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Want to be paid above award rates?
Want to take advantage of Epworth HealthCare's "not for profit" status and maximise your salary packaging?
Want to work flexible hours?

If you answered YES to the above questions then read on........

Epworth HealthCare currently has full time & part time vacancies for dynamic and dedicated HIMs/Clinical Coders to join our team at Epworth Richmond and Freemansons.

Offering services in both the acute and sub-acute setting, Epworth HealthCare provides medical and surgical services spanning a vast array of specialists including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Interventional Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Oncology, Maternity, Robotics and Rehabilitation.  This serves to produce a casemix that is nothing short of dynamic and challenging.

These positions would suit experienced and dedicated Health Information Managers.  Responsibilities will include meeting strict end of month coding deadlines, attendance at monthly coding meetings and education sessions, provision of casemix and funding information to clinical staff, participation in documentation and coding reviews with clinical staff and liaison with Health Funds and Epworth HealthCares' Billing and Credit offices.  Other responsibilities depending on the individuals interest and previous experience will be considered.

Epworth HealthCare offers above award wage rates, fantastic salary packaging benefits as Epworth HealthCare is a not profit organisation, flexible working hours including the accumulation of Time in Lieu, subsidised car parking and Private Health Insurance, access to staff gymnasium, and employee assistance program.

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

Close Date:  Friday 12th February 2010

Pay Rate:  Grade 4

Coding Manager - Permanent Readvertised.  

Are you a Clinical Coding Specialist with an interest in management.  An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Health Information Manager to manage our specialised Coding/Casemix Service.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Management of coding team to optimise coding and WIES
• Ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are met
• Provide expert casemix advise to the Executive
• Coordinate and participate in benchmarking studies including audits
• Provide coding and casemix education to clinical units
• Coordinate clinical indicator submission

Austin Health is a  major tertiary teaching hospital with Statewide services in liver transplantation and spinal cord service.  Other speciality services including nephrology, infectious disease, oncology, respiratory medicine, endocrinology, neurology, haematology, cardiac, orthopaedics, vascular surgery, urology, plastics and neurosurgery.  A Scanned Medical Record system was implemented in December.  A degree in Health Information Management or equivalent is essential.  A minimum of 5 years coding experience is required.  Applicants must be eligible for full membership of HIMAA.

For further information and copy of Position description please contact Kris Jenkins, Director Health Information Services on 03 9496 5279 or 
email  kris.jenkins@austin.org.au

Applications close Friday 29th January 2010

Cairns, a magnificent location and wonderful climate, with world heritage listed sites at your doorstep.  Always plenty to see and do.  If snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, white water rafting down a raging river, sailing to tropical islands, browsing the crafts at country town markets and enjoying tropical rainforests is of interest to you, then and continue work with leisure in the warmth of the Far North at Cairns Base Hospital.

An Opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the current team of Health Information Managers at Cairns Base Hospital.

A temporary part-time (0.7 FTE) vacancy is available for the PO3 Health Information Manager, from February 2010 - July 2010, with potential for extension.

Cairns Base Hospital offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a varied and complex specialty setting.  Health Information Managers apply their skills in a variety of ways across the Cairns and Hinterland Health Service District with some outreach to Cape York Health Service District.

Assistance would be negotiable for travel expenses.

For further information please contact:
Lisa Gardiner, Manager Health Information Services on 07 4050 6722 or email Lisa_Gardiner@health.qld.gov.au

We would love to have you join our team.

Closing Date:  5th February 2010

(1 full time position available, part time applicants considered)

Are you looking for diversity and want a challenge?
Make your move to Southern Health now!

This is an exciting opportunity for a HIM/Clinical Coder who has a keen interest in coding and casemix to join our Clinical Coding Services Team.  Southern Health's casemix complexity will broaden your coding skills and our highly experienced team will provide you with support through our comprehensive education and induction program.  Southern Health incorporates Monash Medical Centre Clayton & Moorabbin campuses, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital and Kingston Centre.

Selection Criteria;

• Qualifications in Health Information Management or Clinical Coding
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Understanding and commitment to Quality Improvement
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Access etc.)
• Strong desire for personal growth and development.

Benefits include:

• Opportunities to be part of the largest health service in Victoria
• Flexible, family-friendly work arrangements
• Competitive remuneration
• Good physical working conditions

Contact us now!

The Position Description for this vacancy, number 35519, can be accessed at www.southernhealth.org.au  and follow the links through 'Careers' and "how to register & apply for vacancies".

Telephone enquires:  Therese Crivelli (03) 9594 1940.

Closing Date for applications is Monday 25th January 2010.

Remuneration value up to $96 186 p.a., comprising salary between $78 688 - $84 302 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO6) (Applicants will remain current for 12 months) JAR:  HO9TV12353.

Duties/Abilities:  This position reports to the Manager Clinical Information Services and is responsible for high level analysis and advice on activity based funding and clinical costing.

Enquires:  Alycia Snell (07) 4796 1333
Application Kit:  (07) 4750 6775 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Closing Date:  Monday 2nd February 2010

Remuneration value up to $73 986 p.a., comprising salary between $58, 834 - $64 845 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO4) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: HO9TV12363.

Duties/Abilities:  Ensure accurate and timely data is available from the Transition II system, to provide quality benchmarking reports for stakeholders/staff and to fulfil reporting requirements for the District.

If you are not a Queensland Health employee, a criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.

Enquiries:  Liz Lea (07) 4796 1011.
Application Kit:  (07) 4750 6775 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Closing Date:  Monday 25th January 2010

Remuneration value up to $96 186 p.a., comprising salary between $78, 688 - $84 302 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO6) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR:  HO9TV12347.

Duties/Abilities:  Responsible for coordinating the high level Institute, District and Corporate reporting required by District.  Interact and work cooperatively on a daily basis with the Clinical Benchmarking Coordinator.

If you are not a Queensland Health employee, a criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.

Enquiries:  Alycia Snell (07) 4796 1333.
Application Kit:  (07) 4750 6775 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Closing Date:  Tuesday, 2nd February 2010.

The Cancer Epidemiology Centre is seeking a Project Manager to lead our Pattern of Care Projects.

Cancer patient outcomes and survival depend on appropriate timely access to clinical services, including elements of supportive care.  This project seeks to improve outcomes for patients with less common forms of cancer in Victoria.  The outcome of this project is to determine patterns of care, identify gaps in service delivery or access, measure regional and social differences and explore unmet clinical needs.

The Project Manager will take the lead role in managing the project to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, reporting regularly to key researchers, collaborators and stakeholders.

You will be degree qualified with demonstrated ability to manage large research projects preferably in assessing clinical patterns of care.  A demonstrated ability to manage quantitative and qualitative research, supervision of staff and excellent problem solving and analytical skills are also required.

This position is full-time fixed term for 4 years.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Education or Training required

• Degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience required

• Significant experience in project management in a related field (approx 5 years).

Job/Work Skills

• Ability to manage a research project relevant to assessing clinical patterns of care.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
• Ability to manage a team to achieve set objectives.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to work across multiple tasks, and prioritise and achieve completion in agreed time frames.
• Knowledge of Privacy legislation.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to assess a situation and its sensitivity and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and supervise complex statistical analysis.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability and willingness to contribute to work of the team.
• Effective communication skills to facilitate relationships with others in Cancer Council Victoria and with external collaborators and stakeholders.
• Excellent staff supervision skills.

Desirable Criteria

• PhD in relevant discipline
• Previous experience translating research findings into public health interventions.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues associated with the clinical care of cancer patients.
• Previous experience on research projects in public health or clinical settings.
• Experience in assessing patients' patterns of cancer care.

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

Visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers  for the Position Description.

For further information please contact Jovana on (03) 9635 5603.

Applications close Monday 1st February 2010

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 you 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.  We are looking for the incumbent to commit to a two year part time contract.

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:  12th February 2010

Cancer Council Victoria aims to reduce the incidence of cancer and provide support for people who have cancer.  The Cancer Epidemiology Centre (CEC) manages several research databases including the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR), which stores information about all cancers diagnosed in Victorian residents.

The CEC is seeking the services of an experienced an enthusiastic Operations Manager to provide overall management of the day-to-day operation of VCR.

Reporting to the Director - Registry systems, the Operations Manager will be responsible for staff management and resources, monitoring the progress of cancer registration processing and workflow, and establishing and maintaining systems and procedures to achieve a comprehensive, accurate and secure registry database.  An important part of the role includes overseeing the notification of cancer reports from external organisations such as hospitals, pathology labs and prescribed register notifiers.

The successful individual will have a degree in Health Information Management or a related field, and have extensive experience in a hospital or health setting where workflow and staff management have been a major component.  You will possess high level planning, communication and organisational skills, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical issues involved with population based cancer data collections.

This is a full-time continuing position with a Total Equivalent Package Value within range: $72,824-$85,673 pa (includes base salary, superannuation, annual leave loading and maximum additional benefit of salary packaging).

Key Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Education or Training Required

• A degree in Health Information Management or other related field.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a hospital or other health setting with workflow and staff management experience.

Experience Required

• Extensive experience in staff management Experience in development, definition and documentation of workflow procedures.
• Experience in workflow management, which should include planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in development and management of data quality assurance programs.
• Experience in the use and application of disease classification systems.
• Experience with health-related data capture programs.

Job/Work skills

• High level planning, management and organisational skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical issues involved with population based cancer data collections.
• High level computer skills using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing skills.

Interpersonal skills

• To be a self-starter who can work independently with limited direction and who can generate, schedule and prioritise work on their own behalf.

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

Visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers for the Position Description.

For further information please contact Jovana on (03) 9635 5603.

Applications close Thursday 28th January 2010.

Full Time (80 hours per fortnight), Ongoing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Health Information Manager to join the management team at Western Health.

Initially this position will be based at Sunshine Hospital.  The person will be coving the deputy manager's position (while she relieve the site manage of HIS sunshine who is on Maternity leave).  As such, this involves minimal ICD-10-AM Coding (using 3M encoder), transmission of data via PRS to VAED and assisting the site manager with the day to day management of the Department in particular the transcription service at Sunshine Hospital.  The position is also responsible for covering the Department Manager when they are away from the Department.

Upon completion of the maternity leave cover, this position will perform other senior Health Information Management duties such as projects, an example of which could be an involvement with the proposed implementation of a scanned medical record.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Health Information Manager and provides a wide variety of no coding related activities.  We are looking for a HIM who has significant experience in VAED and some exposure to staff management.

Good interpersonal skills are essential as the position requires liaising with all levels of staff.

A recognised qualification in Health Information Management or equivalent is required.  Applicants must be eligible for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia.

Contact:  Kate Hunt, Manager - Health Information Department, Sunshine Hospital (03 8345 1641).

Applications:  http://westernhealth.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=3037

Close Date:  13th January 2010

Location Newcastle, Head Office - Full-time position
Wanted a professional and motivated individual to join a small team in this pivotal role.

What you'll do

• Provide expert knowledge in Casemix and costing studies.
• Develop tools and analyse data to assist in contract negotiations and claims optimisation.
• Establish, implement and monitor provider Key Performance indicators.
• Provide contract management service to hospital and day surgeries.

What you need

• Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role, ideally within a health fund or hospital environment.
• Intermediate skills in data mining and reporting software packages.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• High level problem solving skills and the ability to analyse data.
• Experience in database applications and an understanding of Patient Management systems.
• First class communication, time management and presentation skills.

Why it's worth it

• You'll work in our state of the art head office in the Honeysuckle precinct.
• nib offers a number of great benefits including, discounted health insurance, an employee incentive scheme, discounted gym membership plus more....
• Nothing beats working in a friendly, interactive and challenging work environment.
• nib is an EEO employer and promotes diversity in the work place.

Want to apply?  Visit www.nib.com.au  and click on "Careers" to apply online.

Miwatj Health, a community controlled Aboriginal primary healthcare service based in Nhulunbuy NT, requires a professionally qualified person to manage its computerised patient database and assist in the implementation of clinical quality improvement programs.

The successful applicant will have nursing or other health-related qualifications with experience and/or qualifications in the use of health databases and health statistics, and a commitment to improving the health of Aboriginal people.

For a copy of the job description and selection criteria contact Annie Stucker or Harvey Creswell on (08) 8939 1900 or email:  stuckera@miwatj.com.au  or  creswellh@miwatj.com.au

Applications close  18th January 2010.

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