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Pay Rate:  Dependent Upon experience

Health Information Manager Casemix Service, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Vic.
Two Positions - One Fulltime Permanent Position and One Fulltime Temporary Position - Maternity Leave Relief.

Exciting opportunities exist for those who are looking for new challenges.  We are seeking experienced and motivated people to join our Casemix/Coding Unit.  The unit has recently moved into a renovated area within the Health Information Service.  Austin Health offers statewide services in Liver Transplant, Spinal and Respiratory Support.  The Casemix is wide ranging and covers most specialty areas except Obstetrics.

Austin is a leader with New Technologies in health care such as Percutaneous Heart Value replacements and the use of Endoscopic Ultrasounds.  Austin Health is implementing new projects such as the scanned medical record as we move toward the electronic record.  Consideration will be given to less experienced applicants and the Grade of the position would be dependent upon the experience level.  All staff have access to the Salary packaging program.

Essential:

• Eligible for membership of HIMAA
• Two years experience
• ICD-10-AM 6th edition Coding Experience
• Ability to achieve targets and deadlines 

Salary negotiable dependent upon experience.

Contact Name:  Maxine Selkirk
Contact Title:  Coding/Casemix Manager
Email:  maxine.selkirk@austin.org.au
Telephone:  03 9496 3708
Fax No:  03 9458 4557

Close Date:  9th October 2009

Pay Rate:  Attractive remuneration package

The Wesley Hospital is a major private hospital with a diverse casemix and approximately 5000 separations a month.  We are currently have a number of vacancies for enthusiastic and experienced coders to join our dynamic team (full time and part time).  These coding position(s) offer an attractive remuneration package and an opportunity to enjoy work life balance.

Essential:

• Qualifications and experience in ICD-10-AM coding
• Previous experience with the 3M encoder software
• High level of knowledge in medical terminology
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to quality & process initiatives

Contact Name:  Maree Hague
Contact Title:  Manager- Health Information Unit
Telephone:  (07) 3232 7279
Email:  maree.hague@uchealth.com.au

Close Date:  2nd October 2009

Pay Rate:  $2478.00 gross per fortnight

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, and preferably experienced, Health Information Manager to join our team of 17 Health Information Managers in our Coding and Casemix Service.  You will undergo a extensive training program in the Alfred's diverse and interesting casemix.  Specialities include trauma, burns, adult cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, heart/lung transplants, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and many more.

The role involves coding using codefinder software, quality improvement activities including coding/casemix audit, unit audits and casemix analysis.  You must be eligible for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia.  We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, and as an innovative and dynamic organisation we 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.

Enquires:  Rhonda Carroll on Telephone: 03 9076 2128.

To view the position description and apply online, visit:  www.alfred.org.au/careers.

Job ref:  581723

Applications close:  2nd October 2009

Pay Rate:  Grade 3 HIM

Part time (Days and Hours to be negotiated).

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Health Information Manager to join the Health Information Management Unit at Northern Health.  The successful applicant will be based at the Continuing Care campuses of Northern Health, which are Bundoora Extended Care Centre and Broadmeadows Health Service. 

This position is responsible for the shared management of Health Information Services of Bundoora Extended Care Centre and Broadmeadows Health Service including the day-to-day management of staff, policies and procedures and management of the Clinical Patient Folder (scanned medical record).  This position is also responsible for coding Northern Health episodes utilising the 3M Codefinder.  We require an enthusiastic Health Information Manager with effective communication and organisational skills who can work in a team environment and relate well to all levels of staff.

Essential:

• Eligible for full membership with HIMAA
• Effective communication and management skills
• Ability to achieve targets and deadlines
• Knowledge of casemix/CRAFT funding

Desirable:

• ICD-10-AM coding experience
• Experience using 3M Codefinder

To view Position Description and Apply Online at  www.nh.org.au  Applicants are required to undergo a Police Records check and a Working With Children Check may apply.
Reference Number:  5761

Contact Name:  Terri Letizia
Contact Title:  Chief Health Information Manager
Telephone:  (03) 8405 2575
Email:  terri.letizia@nh.org.au

Close Date:  7th October 2009

Pay Rate:  Grade 3 HIM

Grade 3 HIM (year level dependent upon experience) 0.6 EFT (Days and Hours to be negotiated) - Fixed Term, 12 months (Maternity Leave cover).

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic HIM to join the Health Information Management Unit at Northern Health.  The successful applicant will be based at Broadmeadows Health Service.  This position is responsible for the management of Health Information Services at Broadmeadows Health Service including the day-to-day management of staff, policies and procedures and management of the Clinical Patient Folder (scanned medical record).

This position is also responsible for coding Northern Health episodes utilising the 3M Codefinder.  We require an enthusiastic Health Information Manager with effective communication and organisational skills who can work in a team environment and relate well to all levels of staff.  

Essential:

• Eligible for full membership with HIMAA
• Effective communication and management skills
• Ability to achieve targets and deadlines
• Knowledge of casemix/CRAFT funding

Desirable:

• ICD-10-AM coding experience
• Experience using 3M Codefinder

View Position Description and Apply Online at www.nh.org.au  Applicants are required to undergo a Police Records check and a Working With Children Check may apply.
Reference Number:  5770

Contact Name:  Terri Letizia
Contact Title:  Chief HIM
Telephone:  (03) 8405 2575
Email:  terri.letizia@nh.org.au

Close Date:  14th October 2009

Pay Rate:  Dependent on Experience

Full time/Part time - (Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover) 

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic HIM to join the Health Information Management Unit at Northern Health.  The successful applicant will primarily be based at The Northern Hospital, with the possibility of working at other Northern Health campuses.  Northern Health is currently assessing the suitability of coding from home so successful applicants may be eligible for this in the future.

The role includes, ICD-10-Am coding from the Clinical Patient Folder (scanned medical record) using the 3M Codefinder, coding audits and Quality Improvement activities.  We require an enthusiastic Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder with effective communication and organisational skills who can work in a team environment and relate well to all levels of staff.

Essential:

• Eligible for Full Membership with HIMAA
• Effective Communication and Management Skills
• Ability to achieve targets and deadlines
• Knowledge in casemix funding

Desirable:

• ICD-10-AM Coding Experience
• Experience using 3M Codefinder

To view Position Description and Apply Online at www.nh.org.au  Applicants are required to undergo a Police Records check and a Working With Children Check may apply.  Reference Number:  5887

Contact Name:  Terri Letizia
Contact Title:  HIM Operations Manager - Acute Services
Telephone:  (03) 8405 8070
Email:  terri.letizia@nh.org.au
Fax:  (03) 8405 8007

Close Date:  6th October 2009

Pay Rate:  Grade 3

We are looking for a dynamic Health Information Manager to join Eastern Health as the Manager of Health Information Services at Peter James Centre (PJC) and Wantirna Health.  You will be responsible for managing two separate medical record environments: paper at PJC and scanned at Wantirna Health.  Core responsibilities of this role include staff management, statistical reporting, privacy, data quality, and system administration.  You will be a member of Eastern Health's Health Information Services Senior team that determines the strategic direction for HIS.  This comes at a time of the impending implementation of HealthSMART Clinicals and global patient identifier and future planning for record scanning and PAS replacement.

If you are a keen to start your career as a Department Manager this would be idea.  It is essential that applicants be eligible for membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia.  

Essential:  

• Eligible for membership to HIMAA

For a full position description, and to apply on line refer to www.easternhealth.org.au

Contact Name:  Andrea Wecke EH Senior HIS Manager or Lachlan MacBean, Director Performance Analysis and Health Information
Telephone:  Andrea (03) 9895 3256 or Lachlan (03) 9895 3103
Email:  andrea.wecke@easternhealth.org.au  or
Email:  lachlan.macbean@easternhealth.org.au

Close Date:  7th October 2009

Cancer Council Victoria (a non-government charity) is seeking a Data Manager to join our Cancer Prevention Centre team.

Cancer Council Victoria and Newcastle University will soon begin a randomised controlled trial: Increasing appropriate screening for bowel cancer patients and first degree relatives.  Funded by a National Health and Medical Research grant, the research study will run over several years, and potentially lead to the development of an on-going program.

The Data Manager will coordinate and manage the collection of all data related to the study.  This will include detailed scheduling and monitoring of activities and regular liaison with the Victorian Cancer Registry; consenting participants; casual interviewers; participants' doctors; and research investigators.

To be successful you will be degree qualified in Health Information Management or a related field with at least 4 years relevant experience.  You will have previous demonstrated experience in coordinating large-scale projects with ability to manage a complex database to ensure information is complete, accurate and accessible.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate relationships with key stakeholders is imperative to this role.

This is a part-time fixed term contract for 12 months.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Education or Training Required

• A degree in Health Information Management or a related field
• At least 4 years relevant experience in a data management or similar role

Job/Work Skills

• Experience in coordinating large-scale projects.
• Ability to manage a complex database to ensure information is complete, accurate and accessible, and to extract required data.
• Ability to follow and monitor adherence to standard protocols and procedures for data management
• Ability to schedule and prioritise tasks and to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to design and deliver training
• Understanding and appreciation of medical profession etiquette and ethics including privacy and confidentiality

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate relationships with participants, colleagues, health professionals and, senior researchers.
• Ability to liaise with doctors and cancer patients with sensitivity, professionalism and discretion.

You must address the Key Selection Criteria in a separate document as part of your application, and include a cover letter and your resume.

Please visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers

For further information please contact Julie on (03) 9635 5227

Applications close Thursday 1st October 2009

Clinical Coder

• Flexibility with Hours & Days
• Fun & exciting work culture

An opportunity exists for an established Clinical Coder to join an inner suburbs hospital group with three campuses.

Each hospital has a varied casemix including emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrics, paediatrics, community-based rehabilitation, acute geriatric medicine and sub acute.  This is a chance to expand your coding knowledge into a broader range of medical procedures.

You will already have had 1 to 2 Years experience with ICD-10-AM Coding (using 3M Coder) working in either the private or public sector.  Your skills as an experienced clinical coder will be utilised and enhanced with on going education and support.

A competitive Salary with tax related benefits, Subsidised staff car parking is offered, combined with coding workshops.

Get In Touch

To obtain further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Stephen Small on 1300 184 825 or email  stephen.small@vital.jobs

Closing Date is 28th October 2009

Health Information Manager

• Work with a supportive engaging dynamic team
• Opportunities for career advancement

An opportunity presents for a Health Information Manager to join a progressive public healthcare provider.  With three hospitals within the group you will have opportunities to work across all sites.

This permanent full time position requires a HIM with 2 years experience.
Responsibilities include  ICD-10-AM coding (using 3M encoder), DRG audit/casemix analysis, and other duties such as clinical indicators, ICU data collection and special project work.

Essential criteria for this role include:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
• Demonstrated high level of clinical coding competency
• Knowledge of patient and other data systems and applications
• Strong computer literacy, including competence in the use of Microsoft Office

Benefits with this organisation include competitive salary with tax related incentives, subsidised staff car parking and ongoing education and career advancement.

Get In Touch

To obtain further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Stephen Small on 1300 184 825 or email  stephen.small@vital.jobs

Closing date:  28th October 2009.

Essential:

• Ability to work and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care
• Completion of a nationally recognised Clinical Coding course
• Extensive experience and knowledge of clinical coding using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), in a hospital environment
• Completion or progression towards the Advanced Coding Course or Accredited Coding Course or Coding Auditors Course
• Demonstrated high level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including an ability to coach a team
• Good knowledge and understanding of casemix

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
• Knowledge of the ACHS Accreditation process and a commitment to quality improvement

Contact Name:  Maria Contera
Contact Title:  Manager, Health Information Services
Telephone:  (08) 9366 1172
Email:  maria.contera@sjog.org.au
Fax:  (08) 9366 1162

Applications Close Date:  Monday 5th October 2009

Essential:

• Ability to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care
• Completion of a nationally recognized Clinical Coding course
• Extensive experience and knowledge of clinical coding using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), in a hospital environment
• Completion of the Advanced Coding Course or Accredited Coding Course or Coding Auditors Course
• Strong supervisory skills including an ability to coach and develop a team
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of casemix
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Assessment and Work Place Training
• Knowledge of the ACHS Accreditation process, and a commitment to quality improvement
• Completion or progression towards a degree - Bachelor of Science (Health Information Management)

Contact Name:  Maria Contera
Contact Title:  Manager, Health Information Services
Telephone:  (08) 9366 1172
Email:   maria.contera@sjog.org.au
Fax:  (08) 9366 1162

Applications Close Date:  Monday 5th October 2009

Pay Rate:  Grade 6 HSUA5

This world renowned Cancer Centre requires an experienced Manager for its Project Office to build upon their existing PMO environment.

Role overview:

As the Business Intelligence Analyst Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• Maintain and develop the corporate data warehouse system
• Develop reports and other outputs for the Data Warehouse as required.
• Provide IT expertise to support the role of the Business Intelligence Unit in providing information to staff of the Institute.
• Work on Clinical Information Projects with regards to the analysis and collection of Clinical Patient Datasets to produce outputs.
  Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, will give you the autonomy to deliver against various clinical and non clinical projects and tasks.

Essential Requirements:

• Good comprehension of The Health Sector.
• Sound understanding of WAU, WIES & VACS reporting.
• Previous hospital analysis & reporting experience is highly desirable

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with Business objectives X1, including crystal report would be an advantage.
• Competency with other Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• WEB Development Skills

Contact Name:  Katerina Andronis
Contact Title:  Director, Information Management
Telephone:  (03) 9656 1759
Email:  katerina.Andronis@petermac.org
Fax:  (03) 9656 1381

Application Close Date:  25th September 2009

Pay Rate:  $73,104 - $88,450

This position is responsible for managing data acquisition activities relating to one or more of the key Victorian acute health datasets.  The successful applicant will work data concerning hospital admitted episodes, emergency department presentations, and elective surgery waiting lists episodes.  The person will work with Health Information staff that provide and utilise the data in order to maintain high quality information and develop reporting standards.

Essential:

• Experience with reporting, specification, and/or operation of administrative health data collections
• Understanding of administrative reporting cycles, and the uses of statistical health data
• An appropriate tertiary qualification and eligibility for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards, together with Victorian additions
• Knowledge of AR-DRGs and Vic-DRGs
• Experience in a hospital patient information management service

Please refer to http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/careers/  and the position number DHS/MET/30020067

Contact Name:  Jennie Shepheard
Contact Title:   Acting Manager, Health Data Acquisition
Telephone:  02 9096 0484
Email:   Jennie.Shepheard@dhs.vic.gov.au
Fax:  03 9096 7743

Close Date:  4th October 2009

Fantastic Opportunity for Health Information Manager/Coder

Build your career with us

• Do you want to build on your career in health care information?
• Do you think it's important to have a broad range of experience to further your career?
• Do you need flexibility in your job?

If the answer is yes to any of the above, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.  We promise, the role will be challenging and exciting.

Our professional team talks of the advantages of working at Resolutions as follows:

Firstly, Resolutions helps you reach your career goals.  You will get the coaching and training needed to grow as a professional.

Secondly, you get flexibility to ensure a work life balance that suits you.

Thirdly, at Resolutions there is a broad range of work, you will never get bored and you will build great skills for your future.

About Us

Resolutions is an established company with over 15 years in the health information industry (read "solid and safe in this environment").  Our reputation in the market is excellent and we are renowned for our professional approach and quality work.  We have now reached the exciting stage of wishing to grow our business.  We recognise that people are our most important asset, we really mean what we say "We grow and look after our people".

What we are looking for?

We want to build a great team and have promised our clients that we can help them achieve success on that basis.  If you have experience as a Clinical Coder or Health Information Manager we would like to talk with you about our opportunity.

Ideally we would like you to have at least three years experience and are looking for people who have personality, are people orientated and have plenty of initiative.  If you are driven to succeed, you will enjoy working with us to further your career.

What should you do now?

If this role sounds exciting to you, please call Brendon now on 0430 636 903 or email your resume to brendon.wboyce@gmail.com

Closing Date:  30th September 2009

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

This role involves coding and grouping using codefinder software, quality improvement activities, unit audits & casemix analysis.  You will undergo an extensive training program in 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 package, 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

Enquiries to Rhonda Carroll on Tel (03) 9076 2128

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

Applications close on 27th September 2009

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