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Team Leader - Health Information Management
(Full time)

EACH (Eastern Access Community Health) currently has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to lead the development and management of effective client information systems in the community sector.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Strong leadership skills in Health Information Management 
• Advanced knowledge of electronic and paper based client information management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Relevant tertiary qualifications 
• Ability to work autonomously as well as able to lead a small team

If you are a strategic thinker, with a focus on change management, service development, quality and innovation then we want to hear from you.

Vacancy closes 5pm, Friday 17th July 2009.

For a full position description and/or to apply on line please visit our Careers Centre at www.each.com.au/vacancies. For additional information please contact Maria Dugan, Recruitment Co-ordinator on 03 9871 2605.

2 Full time positions

An exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, and preferably experienced, Health Information Managers to join our supportive team of 17 Health Information Managers and who wish to develop leading edge skills in coding & casemix.

The role involves coding and grouping using codefinder software, quality improvement activities, unit audits & casemix analysis.  You will undergo an extensive training program in the The Alfred's diverse and interesting casemix.  Specialities include trauma, burns, cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, heart & lung transplants, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery and many more.

We offer a friendly and well supported working environment and recognise that to maintain our high standards, we must attract and retain exceptional staff.  Some of our current staff benefits include:  salary packaging, accrued days off, peer support, yoga classes, massage service, social events, staff gymnasium and childcare centre.

Essential:

• High level ICD-10-AM coding skills
• Casemix analysis
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work within a large team
• Eligible for full membership of HIMAA

Desirable:

• Experience with 3M Codefinder
• Experience with coding audits
• Interest in quality improvement activities

Enquires to Rhonda Carroll on Tel 903) 9076 2128

For further information and to apply for this position, please visit www.alfredhealth.org.au click on Careers and enter job reference number 560362 in search.

Applications Close on 17th July 2009

• Public & Private Hospitals
• Casual, Full time or Part time positions available

Vital Health Recruitment are looking for experienced Clinical Coders for permanent (full time), casual or part time work in various hospitals across Sydney.  We can provide flexible working options ranging from one day per week to full time hours.

To be suitable for these positions, you must have:

• A coding qualification
• A good range of casemixes
• 2 years coding experience
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Fast and accurate coding skills

We offer generous pay rates for casual employees based on your prior experience.  This is sensational opportunity to create genuine work/life balance.

Get in Touch
To find out more about these positions please call Andrew Powell on 1300 1 84825 or email andrew.powell@vital.jobs

Applications Close Date:  N/A

Location:  Box Hill Hospital
Health Information Services Job Title:  Health Information Manager (Permanent Full Time, including ADO).

If broadening your HIM skills in staff management, data reporting and clinical coding and casemix interests you then consider joining EH HIS team at the Box Hill Campus.  You would be joining EH at a time of impending change with the implementation of Healthsmart clinical and a Global Patient Index and the planning of a PAS replacement rollout of scanning. 

Essential:

• Eligible for Membership to Health Information Management Association of Australia
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience using the 3M Codefinder
• Knowledge and experience in PRS reporting and mental health
• Minimum two years coding experience

This fulltime position has a range of responsibilities including:

• Clinical coding using Codefinder software
• Participating in the clinical audit program
• Liaison with clinicians regarding coding, documentation, education and casemix
• Management of a team of staff
• Attendance at internal management meetings
• Involvement with the Healthsmart, clinical implementation
• Support person for PRS/2, privacy, electronic discharge summaries and mental health.

Box Hill hospital offers a wide variety of coding specialties including Obstetrics, Oncology, Cardiology, Orthopaedics and Mental Health.  We have a supportive education plan that will help develop y our coding and casemix skills in a team environment.  It is essential that applicants be eligible for membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia.  Salary commensurate with experience.

New graduates welcomed to apply.

For a full position description and to apply on time refer to www.easternhealth.org.au reference number:  55792.  Applications on-line or in writing including Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to Human Resources Recruitment Officer, Eastern Health, P.O. Box 94, Box Hill, Vic, 3128.

Contact Name:  Carly Uzkuraitis
Contact Title:  Deputy Manager HIS/BHH Coding Manager
Telephone:  (03) 9895 3882
Email:  carly.uzkuraitis@easternhealth.org.au

Applications Close Date:  Wednesday 17th July 2009

Health Information Services currently has a vacancy of 40 hours per week for a highly motivated Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder.  This position may encompass Frankston, Rosebud and Mt Eliza.

The position will include timely and accurate coding of inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and auditing of Casemix data.  The candidate will also be familiar with PRS/2 requirements.

The candidate will have coding experience in ICD-10-Am 6th edition.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with superior organisational skills are essential.  Decision making, problem solving and knowledge of computer systems are also essential.

Salary is in accordance with the Health Professional Services Award and will be dependent on experience.

For further enquiries please contact Maree Thorp. Coding Services Manager on (03) 9784 7769 or Emilia Pezzi, Manager Health Information Services on (03) 9784 7630.

Apply online at www.phcn.vic.gov.au and follow the links.  The successful candidate must meet the position requirements and will be subject to a Police Record Check.

Applications Close:  24th July 2009

An exciting opportunity exists for a Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder to join a supportive team at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital as the Health Information Services Manager.

Brisbane Waters Private is located in Woy Woy, on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW.  Woy Woy is only 45 minutes drive from the Northern Suburbs of Sydney.    Working hours can be flexible to allow for travel.

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has 76 beds, with specialties including cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, obesity surgery, opthalmology, medical service, 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 and Imaging Service.

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
• Performance Bonus Payment
• 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 organisation skills
• Ability to work in a small team environment
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with the Webpas patient management system
• Experience with private sector funding models

For further enquiries and a copy of the position description, please contact:
Annette Czerkesow
General Manager
annette.czerkesow@healthscope.com.au
Telephone:  02 4341 9522

Close Date:  15th July 2009

The Health Data Set Auditor is responsible for the accurate auditing of all data relating to the Victorian Emergency Minium Dataset (VEMD), Victorian Admitted Episodes Dataset (VAED0. Elective Surgery Information System (ESIS) and other audits.

The successful applicant will have:

• tertiary qualification in either Health Information Management or its equivalent
• in depth knowledge of a Patient Administration System and an understanding of DHS reporting guidelines
• excellent time management skills
• advanced organisational skills
• proven ability to work autonomously
• demonstrated advanced computer skills in MS Access, Excel, Project and Word and
• must have own vehicle to travel between sites

If you are an energetic, motivated, individual with excellent communication and presentation and enjoy a hard working team environment, we would love to hear from you.

ENQUIRIES/APPLICATIONS (Ref No 20728) - Vicki Burton on 03 9594 2860 or Kate Horkings on 0419 800 998.  Please apply through the 'Careers' link on our website www.southernhealth.org.au

Applications Close:  13th July 2009.

Clinical Coding Auditor - Short term flexible hours

The HIS department at St Vincents & Mercy Private Hospital is looking for a suitable person to conduct our annual external coding audit.

The audit will include:

• 150 random records excluding long stays
• Written report and feedback session to the coding team.  Reports from previous audits available to guide content
• Flexible hours, weekdays, evening or weekends
• Date negotiable, within the next 2 months
• Fee negotiable

If you are interest please contact Laura Royce on 03 9411 7696

Applications Close Date:  14th July 2009

Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder Permanent Part time Position/s.  

A great opportunity exists for an experienced HIM/Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services team.  The successful applicant/s will enjoy flexibility in days, hours negotiable.  St John of God offers benefits such as Salary Packaging and Flexible Working Options.  Duties will include daily ICD-10-AM Clinical Coding, quality improvement activities and other duties as directed.  

The successful applicant will have demonstrated a willingness and capacity to work within the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care and possess the following: 

Essential:

• Coding qualification (eg. HIM Degree or HIMAA Clinical Coding course)
• Coding Experience
• Willingness to participate in Quality Improvement activities
• Sound Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team

Desirable:  

• Previous experience with IBA WebPAS
• Experience in the Private Health Sector
• Experience in Rehabilitation &/or Psychiatric Hospitals

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work within the Private Health Sector - St John of God Nepean Rehabilitation Hospital and Pinelodge Clinic - Mental Health.  Hours available within both Divisions.

For further information, please contact Bree Hodgson Manager, Health Information Services (03) 9788 3393 or Email:  Bree.Hodgson@sjog.org.au

Contact Name:  Bree Hodgson
Contact Title:   Manager HIS
Telephone:  03 8790 8747
Email:  Bree.Hodgson@sjog.org.au
Fax:  03 8790 8747

Close Date:  8th July 2009

Medical research has successfully beaten most disease - it will beat cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland is dedicated to eliminating cancer and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, treatment, patient care, prevention and early detection.

We have three positions available within the Queensland Cancer Registry; two permanent full-time positions and one twelve (12) month full-time contract.

The main purpose of the Queensland Cancer Registry is to provide the information needed to understand the nature and extent of cancer in Queensland.  This information is essential in the control and prevention of cancer and is used.

• To assist research on the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer and is used
• In monitoring survival times for particular types of cancer, and 
• In the planning of cancer services.

As a Clinical Coder, you will assist in the day-day processing of the classification/coding and quality assurance of cancer data and ensure the timely production of accurate data in the Queensland Cancer Registry.

Ideally, the successful applicant will have experience in a clinical coding position however if you have great administration and data entry skills, we would love to hear from you.  You must also have excellent communication skills, the ability to rapidly acquire skills in the collection, processing and compilation of cancer data and be a team player.  Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer programs is essential, as is your integrity and commitment to the respect of confidentiality within the Registry.

Cancer Council Queensland is a growing community-based organisation offering staff flexible work arrangements, the ability to salary package and a supportive team environment where work/life balance is highly valued.

For further information and the position description visit our website at www.cancerqld.org.au

Please forward your application addressing the key skills listed in the position description by Friday 3rd July 2009 to

Executive Manager, Human Resources
Cancer Council Queensland
P O Box 201,
Spring Hill,  QLD  4004
or email your application to  recruitment@cancerqld.org.au

Middlemore Hospital is a large tertiary teaching hospital within Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.

The hospital has a wide casemix with approximately 8500 separations a month.  Counties Shared Vision is to work in partnership with its communities to improve the health status of all, with particular emphasis on Maori and Pacific people and other communities with health disparities.

Our Clinical Coding department at Middlemore Hospital has two full-time vacancies available for persons who are committed team players and enthusiastic about a career in clinical coding to join our team of 17 coders.  Ideally, a minimum of two years recent coding experience, using ICD-10-AM at a tertiary level health service, a positive outlook and a professional work ethic are essential.

Applicants should have or be working towards, a recognised certificate in clinical coding (either from Auckland AUT or HIMAA).  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of DRGs and Casemix relevant to clinical coding is required.  The Coding Department at Middlemore hospital operates under the Auckland Regional DHB's Clinical Coding Progression Criteria, and support is provided for coders to progress through the levels outlined in this document.

If you are looking for a change in lifestyle and enjoy a career in clinical coding, then this may be the opportunity for you.  Please contact Neshanee Naidoo on 276 0044, ext 6837, should you require further information on the role.

Please apply online at http://www.cmdhb.org.nz/Careers/

Applications close Tuesday 30th July 2009

EACH currently has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to lead the development and management of effective client information systems in the community sector.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Strong leadership skills in Health Information Management
• Advanced knowledge of electronic and paper based client information management 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Ability to work autonomously as well as able to lead a small team

If you are a strategic thinker, with a focus on change management, service development, quality and innovation then we want to hear from you.

For a full position description and/or to apply on line please visit our Careers Centre at www.each.com.au/vacancies.  For additional information please contact Maria Dugan Recruitment Co-ordinator on 03 9871 2605

Vacancy close 5pm, Tuesday 30th June 2009.

• Public & Private Hospitals
• Sensational Hourly Rate
• Monday to Sunday, work when it suites you

Vital Health Recruitment are looking for Clinical Coders for contract work in various hospitals across Melbourne.  We can provide flexible working options ranging from one day per week to full time hours - including weekends.

Opportunities also exist for both casual & permanent employment.

To be suitable for these positions, you must have:

• A coding qualifications
• A good range of casemixes
• Worked from edition 6
• 2 years coding experience
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Fast and accurate coding skills

No need for an ABN - you just work the shifts, fill out a timesheet and get paid the following week.  We will also take care of your tax and superannuation.

We offer generous pay rates based on your prior experience.  This is a sensational opportunity to create genuine work/life balance.

Get in Touch
To find out more about these positions please call Stephen Small on 1300 1 84825 or email stephen.small@vital.jobs

Closing date:  31st July 2009

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic Health Information Manager to join our Health Information team.

We provide a wide range of health care services to inpatients and outpatients for acute, rehabilitation, sub acute care, and residential care and a broad range of community and regional health services.

A key focus of this position is coding, auditing, PRS2, subacute casemix, medico-legal processing and reporting for clinical and performance indicators.  New graduates will be considered.

Essential:  Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent, coding experience with a sound understanding of current standards, effective communication skills and able to work independently and as a team member.

Desirable:  Understanding of the different funding

Appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Police check.  For further details please visit our website www.wdhs.net

Applications for this position, together with a curriculum vitae including details of three referees, should be forwarded to Human Resources Department, Western District Health Services, P O Box 283, Hamilton, Vic 3300 or email:  human.resources@wdhs.net by Friday 3rd July 2009.
Proposed interview date:  Friday 10 July 2009.

The Business Improvement Manager aims to provide accurate and timely information, advice and analysis for decision making, strategies planning performance monitoring and research for both internal and external customers.  Reporting provided through the unit includes inpatients, emergency, outpatient, theatre and elective surgery, waiting list activity and clinical costing information.

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in Health Information Management.
• Information Technology, finance or related discipline.
• Extensive experience and proven success in similar positions within a large, complex organisation.
• Ability to establish and build constructive working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

For further information and to apply go to our website - www.bhs.org.au

Contact Name:  Kate Taylor
Contact Title:   Director Information Manager
Telephone:  0419 522 384

Application Close Date:  Monday 6th July 2009

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