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Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health Information Manager who has a keen interest in coding and casemix to join our team of 14 HIMs.

As one of Australia's leading tertiary teaching hospitals, Royal Melbourne Hospital offers varied casemix including trauma, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery and orthopaedics.  Our cases are interesting and complex providing the perfect opportunity for those who want to be challenged on a daily basis.

The primary focus of the position will be auditing, assistance with staff training, coding and mentoring the coding team.  The Coding Manager, Coding Co-Coordinator, and the Coding Educator will support you in the role.

For a full position description and to apply on-line please go to our website www.mh.org.au

For enquires please contact:  Kiera Sundblom, Coding Co-Coordinator 03 9342 4259 or email Kiera.Sundblom@mh.org.au 

Closing Date:  10th June 2009

St John of God Hospital, Berwick, located in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor, approximately 40 kms from the CBD, is a 70 bed acute hospital providing maternity, medical and surgical services and consulting suites.  The Mission and Values of St John of God Healthcare include 5 core values of Hospitality, Respect, Compassion, Justice and Excellence.  

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Clinical Coder or Health Information Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team on a part-time basis.  This position is 15 hours per week and offers flexibility in relation to days and hours of work.

Essential:

• Qualification in Health Information Management/Clinical Coder or equivalent
• Experience in using ICD-10-AM (6th edition)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards
• Capable of working within and contributing to the groups' Mission & Values
• Ability to achieve deadlines

Desirable:

• Strong commitment to quality
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management skills

Contact Name:  Susan Sherratt
Contact Title:  Manager, Health Information Services
Telephone:  (03) 9709 1441
Email:  susan.sherratt@sjog.org.au
Fax:  (03) 9707 4135

Close Date:  Monday 8th June 2009

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder to join Brisbane Waters Private Hospital as the Health Information Manager.

Brisbane Waters Private is located in Woy Woy, on the beautiful Central Coast NSW.

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is owned and operated by Healthscope Ltd., which is a publicly listed company that has experienced tremendous growth.  Healthscope currently own and/or manage 43 private hospitals nationally and provides many opportunities for talented and motivated Health Information Managers/Clinical Coders.

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has 76 beds, with specialties including cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, obesity surgery, ophthalmology, medical services, general surgery and Mental Health.  The hospital also provides patients with a 24-hour chest pain admission service.  There is also an on-site pathology laboratory.

The Health Information Services Manager has an integral role in the senior management team of the hospital and reports to the General Manager.

Attractive benefits we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Paid relocation costs and rental assistance
• Flexible working hours
• Mentoring by experienced HIM/Coders

In this position you will be responsible for:

• The management of the Health Information Service
• Provision of timely and accurate clinical coding data using ICD-10-AM
• Collection and reporting of data for use in clinical indicators, research and evaluation of services
• Provision of education and analysis of Clinical Coding and Casemix information
• Co-ordinating responses to medico-legal and other requests for patient information
• Participation in performance improvement activities
• Ensuring adequate storage of all clinical records in correspondence with relevant legislation

You will need to display excellent presentation skills, high level of confidentiality at all times, show initiative, enthusiasm and be able to adapt to constant change.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent)
• Up-to-date knowledge experience and practice using ICD-10-AM
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a small team environment
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with the IBA patient information system
• Experience with private sector funding models

For further enquiries and a copy of the position description, please contact:
Annette Czerkesow
General Manager
Email: annette.czerkesow@healthscope.com.au  or (02) 4341 9522
Please email your applications to Annette Czerkesow.

Close Date:  9th June 2009

HOT JOB OF THE WEEK
Experienced Clinical Coder/s - (Full time) - Medical Record Services, Hollywood Private Hospital, Nedlands, WA.

Essential Requirements:

• Completion of approved ICD-10-AM clinical coding course
• Completion of ICD-10-AM 6th Edition Training
• Coding experience using ICD-10-AM 6th Edition in a hospital environment
• Knowledge and Understanding of casemix/diagnosis related group applications
• Able to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer literacy & keyboard skills
• Well developed interpersonal & written communication skills

Desirable Requirements:

• Part-time Positions also available

Contact Name:  Emily Cooper
Contact Title:   Health Information Manager
Telephone:  08 9346 6130
Email:  COOPERE@RAMSAYHEALTH.COM.AU
Fax:  08 9386 3153

Application Close Date:  Friday 26th June 2009

Due to an internal secondment, Mercy Hospital for Women has an interesting, exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Health Information Manager to undertake this rewarding full time fixed term position until May 2010.

This position offers varied duties and is idea for a career driven HIM.  Responsibilities include VEMD/EDIS data transmission, DHS Liaison, ICD-10-AM coding, SPI and BOS Administrative functions, Quality Improvement and EQuIP activities, PCMS upgrades, creation of HIS internet/intranet page, supervising HIM students on placements and CPF project liaisons.  The role will also include back up reporting requirements for other HIMs on leave.

The ability to work independently and in a team environment to meet deadlines, coupled with good interpersonal and communication skills is essential.  You will have previous reporting experience and a high level of ICD-10-Am coding experience.
Salary is in accordance with the Health Professional Services Award.

Enquiries to:  Kristella Ligthart, Manager, HIS on 03 8458 4173

To be successful for any of the above positions, candidates must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check.

Quote Ref No:  MHW 79

For further information and to apply for this position please visit our website at www.mercy.com.au

Applications Close:  3rd June 2009

Health Information Manager Full time (Job Share would be considered)

Are you looking for a job full of variety and challenge?  A great opportunity exists at he New Royal Women's Hospital for an enthusiastic Health Information Manger to join our team!

The applicant should possess a strong willingness to become an integral part of a productive department which is heavily involved in IT projects & change management issues within the hospital.  The role of the successful applicant will include ICD-10-AM coding and other coding/casemix related activities, ad-hoc Health Information Management duties and other opportunities depending on applicant's experience & interests.  Experience and knowledge of obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal coding and a sound understanding of casemix would be highly advantageous.   

Essential:

• Qualifications in Health Information Management or a recognised clinical coding course 
• Eligibility for HIMAA membership

Desirable:  

• Strong coding experience using ICD-10-AM
• Experience in Maternity, Gynaecoly and Paediatric coding
• Knowledge and experience in VAED & Admission policy
• Experience in staff management

To view position description and apply for this position please visit our recruitment website at http://rwh.mhr.com.au/

Position reference No:  (68881)  

Contact Name:  Carlie Eames
Contact Title:  Acting Deputy Manager, Health Records and Information
Telephone:  (03) 8345 2627
Email:  carlie.eames@thewomens.org.au

Close Date:  31st May 2009

Due to the restructuring of our Health Information Services, the following positions are now available at Cabrini Malvern.

Cabrini has a diverse and complex case mix so these positions provide a great opportunity for enthusiastic forward thinking health information professionals.
Cabrini offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Salary packaging
• Subsidised child care
• Staff Health care/fitness programme
• Free car parking/close to public transport
• Professional development & research opportunities
• The opportunity to become involved with one of the many Outreach activities

If you have the appropriate qualifications and skills and would like to join our team, please contact:  Judy Nancarrow, Project Manager, 03 9508 1863

Written applications (with CV & 3 referees):  Kris Botha, Director of Human Resources, Cabrini Health, 183 Wattletree Road, Malvern Vic 3144

Applications close  29th May 2009

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a 194 bed public hospital located in the rapidly growing western region of Melbourne.  It offers Inpatient Surgical, Maternity and Medical services, a 24-hour Emergency Department.  Day Procedure Unit, Acute and Community Mental Health, Aged and Palliative Care services.

Health Information Services is seeking a motivated and driven Health Information Manager.  Duties the successful applicant will be involved in include:

• Timely completion of monthly coding, using the 3M Encoder
• VAED Reporting/PRS2 Reconciliation
• WIES maximisation activities
• Casemix analysis and Hospital Wide Casemix Education
• Developing written HIS procedures to reflect our new Patient Management System (iPM)
• Preparation and submission of data for Clinical Indicators and
• Participation in the HIS Quality Program including fortnightly coding audits with the Clinical staff

The Werribee Mercy Hospital is in the process of expanding its services.  Health Information Services will need to evolve and adapt to cater for the changing environment, hence there will be many opportunities for Health Information Managers to participate in a range of projects including scanning readiness.  The successful applicant must hold the appropriate qualifications in Health Information Management or its equivalent and be eligible for full HIMAA membership.  Salary is in accordance with the Health Professional Service Award and will be dependent on experience.  Salary packaging is offered to all staff.

Enquiries:  Melinda Maglitto or Amber Carlesso, Managers, Health Information Services (Job Share), Werribee Mercy Hospital, 03 9216 8721 or email MMaglitto@mercy.com.au or acarlesso@mercy.com.au

Applications quoting the reference number and including a Mercy Application for Employment Form, Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter to:  Marianne Stanley - Human Resources Administration, Werribee Mercy Hospital, 300 Princes Highway, Werribee, Vic, 3030 or email recruitmentwmh@mercy.com.au

To be successful, candidates must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check.

Quote Ref No:  WMH 85

To view a Position Description and download a Mercy Application for Employment Form please visit our website at www.mercy.com.au

Applications Close:  Friday 29th May 2009

Pay Rate:  As per award

Position 1- Full time  Position 2 - 64 Hrs Fortnight
Following a unit restructure an exciting opportunity exists for two innovative and highly motivated individuals to join the Decision Support and Casemix Analysis (DS&CA) Unit working across Mercy Health Services.  The DS&CA Unit provides expert advice and analysis to management and clinical staff regarding al patient services at both Mercy Hospital for Women and the Werribee Mercy Hospital.  

The role of the Business Analyst, Mercy Health Services involves: - assistance in the development and maintenance of executive/management information systems, including a clinical costing system - the provision of expert advice in relation to hospital data and funding issues.  

The success applicant will have well developed problem solving and analytical skills, excellent communication skills and a good understanding of health data issues. A tertiary qualification in a health related discipline is essential and experience in a Business Analyst role or similar position is highly regarded.  Salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.  For further information and to apply for this position please visit our website at www.mercy.com.au

Contact Name:  Anne Tester
Contact Title:  Manager, DS&CA Unit
Telephone:  (03) 8458 4828
Fax: (03) 8458 4818

Close Date:  31st May 2009

Medical Records Department, Business Support Services, Gladstone Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District.  Remuneration value up to $92 486 p.a., comprising salary between $75 142 - $81 059 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (PO4) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: HO9GLO542.

Duties/Abilities:  Provide professional direction, management and delivery of quality patient information services within designated areas of the Health Service District pertaining to health information and data management, medical record and forms management and all areas relating of information including administrative access, freedom of information and medico legal.
If you are not a Queensland Health employee, a criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.

Enquiries:  Rod Brennan (07) 4976 3235
Application Kit:  (07) 4920 7000 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Closing Date:  Monday 1st June 2009

Pay Rate:  Grade 3

Are you a highly experienced and motivated Health Information Manager with a keen interest in coding quality and education?

If you answered yes to the above question, Epworth HealthCare is looking for you!

Epworth HealthCare, one of Australia's leading private hospital groups is offering a highly competent and experienced Health Information Manager the opportunity to lead our coding and casemix team as Coding Educator.  Offering services in both the acute and sub-acute settings across five campuses, Epworth HealthCare provides medical and surgical services spanning a vast array of specialties including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Interventional Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Oncology, Obstetrics and Rehabilitation.  This combined with Epworth's continual endeavour to be the leader in the provision of the most technologically advanced health care and facilities, serves to produce a coding casemix that is nothing short of dynamic and challenging. We guarantee you won't get bored!

Based at the Richmond campus and travelling to the other Epworth HealthCare campuses as required, the Coding Educator's primary focus will be to:

• Provide coding and casemix education to HIMs/Clinical Coders across Epworth HealthCare
• Conduct regular coding audits across all Epworth HealthCare sites to ensure records are coded and grouped accurately
• Provide training for newly employed HIMs and supervise their learning through a structured coding training program.

Other responsibilities will include the organization of monthly group coding meeting, ensuring strict end of month coding deadlines are met, coding and liaison with health funds and Epworth HealthCare billing and credit departments.  Epworth HealthCare offers above award rate wages, flexible working hours including the accumulation of Time in Lieu, generous salary-packaging benefits as Epworth HealthCare is a not for profit organisation subsidised car parking, private health insurance, pharmacy and gymnasium.

Essential:

• Proven high quality coding skills with a minimum of three years coding experience in a tertiary level hospital
• Excellent knowledge of the Australian Coding Standards and advice as published on the VICC Coding Queries Database and Coding Matters
• Previous experience in the analysis of DRG/Casemix data
• Excellent leadership skills
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Health Information Management or equivalent

Desirable:

• Experience with Private Sector Funding Models
• Previous experience in using iPM

Contact Name:  Andrew Zafirakos
Contact Title:  Chief Health Information Manager - Epworth HealthCare
Telephone:  (03) 9426 6594/0402 787 789
Email:  Andrew.Zafirakos@epworth.org.au
Fax:  (03) 9429 9075

Close Date:  Wednesday 3rd June 2009

Looking for a new career angle?

• Use your well developed coding knowledge in another direction
• Join a leading service provider
• Based in our Geelong Head Office

About us
GMHBA is one of Australia's most successful and trusted health insurers, providing health care protection to over 185,000 people across Australia.  GMHBA is seeking a professional and motivated Hospital Claims Auditor to join our successful team.

If you are looking to broaden your career experience while drawing on your coding and casemix experience in coding audit this role is for you.

About the role

Reporting to the Hospital Audit Manager, your principal accountabilities will include:

• Auditing hospital claims prior to and post payment
• Building and maintaining a good understanding of prosthetic devices, the MBS schedule and current knowledge of coding and related areas
• Undertake hospital base audits including clinical coding and invoice audits
• Report on audit findings and provide feedback regarding contracts and products

What you'll bring to the role:

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• A Bachelor of Health Information Management, or similar and/or relevant clinical coding experience
• Coding audit experience
• Coding and casemix experience
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
• Sound interpersonal, communication (verbal and written)
• A commitment to high quality outcomes
• An ability to think analytically, logically and laterally
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently

If you believe you're the right person for this role, please forward your application quoting reference:  HAC-w0509 and your name in the subject line, to recruitment@gmhba.com.au by Friday 29th May 2009.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, call Ange Jones, HR Manager on 03 5202 8767.  A position description is available via the careers page on our website www.gmhba.com.au

Pay rate: Commensurate with level of qualification and experience
Application Close Date:  Friday, 29th May 2009
Desired Start Date:  Monday 13th  July 2009

Pay Rate:  PO3 Level $64,446 to $70,501 per annum

Essential:

• Proof of qualification in Health Information Management with the appropriate registration authority

Desirable:

• Applications open on the 15th May 2009 

Purpose of Role:

To participate in a team environment to ensure the accurate and timely collection of morbidity data to meet the district's reporting requirements.  Liaise with hospital clinicians in order to improve quality and timeliness of morbidity data and casemix information.  Participate in Health Information Service related quality activities, including DRG and peer coding audits.

For more information or to apply for this position, please visit the Queensland Health Work For Us website:  www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus or contact Kylie Jooste 

Contact Name:  Kylie Jooste
Contact Title:  A/Deputy Director Health Information Services
Telephone:  (07) 3636 1073
Email:  Kylie_Jooste@health.qld.gov.au
Fax:  (07) 3636 8099

Application Close Date:  1st June 2009

Pay Rate:  As per experience

A varied and interesting position is being offered to a hardworking and motivated Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder.  The successful applicant will join a supportive team of 16 HIM's/clinical coders.

The responsibilities will include:

• Coding
• Participation in coding audits
• Participation in coding education
• Management of quality activities

As one of Australia's outstanding tertiary teaching hospitals, St Vincent's utilises current technology and offers varied casemix complexity including neurosurgery, plastics, orthopedics, respiratory, cardiothoracic, oncology, mental health and ICU.  Our coding team enjoys many opportunities including an extensive orientation program, bimonthly education sessions with STV clinicians, monthly coding meetings, opportunities to attend internal and external seminars and conferences and relevant training courses.

St Vincent's Health aims to provide a relevant, innovative and dynamic health service for all.  By joining our organisation, you will be rewarded with opportunities for training and development.  Other benefits include salary packaging, onsite and discounted gym facilities, childcare and parking.  The position reports to the Manager of Health Information Service.

Essential:  

• Qualifications in Health Information Management/Clinical Coder
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• A minimum of 12 months experience in coding

Desirable:

• Demonstrated team player
• Attention to detail
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Understanding of EQuIP

Contact Name:  Sonia Grundy
Contact Title:   Manager, Health Information Services
Telephone:  (03) 9288 2771
Email:  sonia.grundy@svhm.org.au
Fax:  9288 2785

Enquiries can be directed to Sonia Grundy, Manager, Health Information Services on (03) 9288 2771 or email: sonia.grundy@svhm.org.au

Further information, including position descriptions and lodgement of applications can be found on the St Vincent's Website: http://stvincents.mhr.com.au/ 

Applications close on Friday 5th June 2009  

Are you looking for an adventure?
Are you interested in using your professional skills in a new and interesting environment?

A number of opportunities for motivated HIM professionals with a desire to help others are likely to become available soon.  One urgent need is for VIDA volunteer HIM for Tonga for 12 months to commerce immediately.

VIDA (Volunteering for International Development from Australia) and AYAD (Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development) are part of the Australian Government's volunteer program.  Funded by AusAID, the VIDA and AYAD Programs place skilled Australian volunteers in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.  Volunteers work with local counterparts to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable outcomes in the communities in which they work through skills and knowledge exchange, institutional strengthening and capacity development.  Please see the VIDA or AYAD program websites for more details.

The Health Information Systems (HIS) knowledge Hub, based at the School of Population Health at the University of Queensland, Brisbane is acting as an Australian Partner Organization (APO) with VIDA and AYAD to recruit and support volunteer health information managers to be placed in the region.

VIDA or AYAD assignments are likely to be available in a number of countries, including Tonga and Vanuatu.  The length of assignment is negotiable from 6-24 months.  Most work will involve refining national health information and medical records policy and practices while providing on-the-job training to the local staff. 

Potential volunteers must:

• hold a Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management or similar;
• have a minimum of 5 years experience working in hospitals including the management of medical records departments;
• be Australian citizens and permanent residents and aged 18 or above.

We would like to invite all interested persons to send their expression of interest and a CV by email to hishub@sph.uq.edu.au  by Monday the 25th May 2009.  We are keen to obtain a pool of interested professionals that we can further discuss suitable placements with.  Please speak with us for further information by calling Miriam Lum On, on +61 7 3365 5405.

Health Information Management Services, Redcliffe Hospital, Redcliffe (travel to Caboolture and Kilcoy required), Metro North Health Service District.  Remuneration value up to $80 439 p.a., comprising salary between $64 446 - $70 501 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (PO3) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: HO9RDO4533.

Duties/Abilities:  Support the Program Coordinator - Health Information Management in the management and organisation of clinical coding, clinical data management, clinical record management and clinical information access.  Position based at Redcliffe, travel to Caboolture and Kilcoy is required.

Enquires:  Alexandra Toth (07) 3883 7875
Application Kit:  (07) 5316 1101 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Closing Date:  Monday 25th May 2009

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