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16/03/10  WW4036
Health Information Manager - (Full time) - (Grade 2) - Epworth Freemasons, East Melbourne, Vic.

Looking for more than a Coding job?
Want to be paid above award rates?
Want to take advantage of Epworth HealthCare's "not for profit" status and maximise your salary packaging?

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

Epworth HealthCare currently has full time vacancy for a dynamic and dedicated Health Information Manager to join our team at Epworth Freemasons.

This position would suit an experienced and dedicated Health Information Manager looking to take the next step in their career. Responsibilities include assisting the HIS Manager in the day to day operations of the department, completing medical record access/medicolegal requests, reporting of KPIs to Group HIS Manager/Executive, completing Quality Improvement activities, meeting strict end of month coding deadlines and participation in documentation and coding reviews with clinical staff.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Bachelor of Health Information Management (HIM) or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years coding experience with demonstrated excellent coding skills and knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
  • Good understanding of Private Sector Funding Models
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Previous experience with iSOFT applications desirable but not essential
  • Eligible for full membership of Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA)

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

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

Close Date:  Friday 9th April 2010



15/03/10  WW4035
Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder - (Full time) - Cabrini Health, Brighton, Vic.

Pay Rate:  Grade Two

Health Information Services at Cabrini Health is undergoing an exciting period of change.  Come and join our team and be a part of the experience.  Job share would be considered if appropriate.

Essential:

  • Minimum two years coding experience
  • Sound working knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
  • Attention to detail whilst working to deadlines
  • Ability to adapt to an evolving work environment
  • Positive attitude

Desirable:

  • Ability to manage the department in absence of site manager

Contact Name:  Jill Sands
Contact Title:   Site Manager, HIS
Telephone:  03 9508 5767
Email:  jsands@cabrini.com.au

Applications including three referees should be submitted to:
Kris Botha
Executive Director
Human Resources
Cabrini Health
183 Wattletree Rd
MALVERN  VIC  3144

Close Date:  24th March 2010



12/03/10  WW4034
Coding Manager, Health Information Services - (Full Time -40 hours per week with ADO's) - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Vic.

This exciting Grade 3 senior position is being offered to a hardworking, motivated and innovative Health Information Manager who has a strong interest and relevant experience in coding and casemix.

The Coding Manager's responsibilities will include:

  • The day to day achievement of the coding team
  • Achievement of internal and external coding deadlines
  • Assistance with the ongoing education and professional development to clinical coders
  • Initiation and management of quality initiatives relating to the clinical coding service
  • Preparation, review and reporting of coding workload statistics
  • Strengthening relationships between clinical units and Health Information Services
  • Coding
  • Management of the Coding Team

As Australia's foremost Cancer Centre, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre provides high quality treatment and support to cancer patients, their families and carers.  Peter Mac is an internationally renowned organisation with its main campus in East Melbourne and satellite services at Box Hill, Moorabbin, Bendigo and Richmond.  Peter Mac offers its employees the following benefits:

  • Salary Packaging/ADOs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Central City Location
  • Training and Development Program

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualifications in Health Information Management
  • A minimum of 3 years experience as a Health Information Manager, including substantial coding experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-AM coding and casemix funding model.
  • Experience in organising and conducting coding audits
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience as a Coding Manager
  • Previous staff management experience
  • Experience in training and education of coders

Enquiries to:  Stewart Sandon, Manager - Health Information Services on (03) 9656 1009 or email:  stewart.sandon@petermac.org

Written applications (including the names of two referees) to:  Stewart Sandon, Health Information Services, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Locked Bag 1, A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3006 or email: stewart.sandon@petermac.org.

Further information, including position descriptions and lodgement of applications can be found on the Peter Mac website:  www.petermac.org

Applications close:  Wednesday 31st March 2010



12/03/10  WW4033
Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder - (Permanent Full Time or Part Time) - Fitzroy Campus, St Vincent's Health, Melbourne, Vic.

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
  • Additional duties for HIM's

We are currently have 6 days a week that are vacant therefore both full time and part time applicants will be considered.  If you wish to apply on part time basis, please include how many days per week you could work.

As one of Australia's outstanding tertiary teaching hospitals, St Vincent's utilises current technology and offers varied casemix complexity including neurosurgery, plastics, orthopaedics, 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.

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualifications in Health Information Management/Clinical Coder
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Coding experience using ICD-10-AM

Desirable Criteria:

  • A minimum of 12 months experience in coding
  • Demonstrated team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative and enthusiasm

The position reports to the Manager of Health Information Services.

Enquiries can be directed to Brooke Phyland, Deputy Manager, Health Information Services on (03) 9288 2772 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 26th March 2010



10/03/10  WW4032
Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder - (Full time) - Royal Melbourne Hospital - Melbourne, Vic.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, and preferably experienced, Health Information Manager to join our team of 16 Health Information Managers in the Coding Service.  You will be provided with training in the Royal Melbourne's diverse and interesting casemix.  Specialities include trauma, plastics, oncology, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and many more.

The Royal Melbourne has a new management team and structure.  The Coding Services senior staff (including Coding Educator) will support you in your role and provide ongoing education opportunities.

This role will involve:

  • Coding and grouping using Codefinder
  • Unit audits and casemix analysis
  • Casemix education

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 the ability to work independently and as a team member.

We offer flexible working hours, ongoing staff development, and the opportunity to salary sacrifice, subsidised car parking, inexpensive gym membership and peer support.

For more information please contact:  Pamela Williams, Coding Manager 03 9342 7106

To view position and apply on line:  www.mh.org.au

Contact Name:  Pamela Williams
Coding Manager
Health Information Services
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Phone No:  03 9342 7106

Closing Date:  24th March 2010



09/03/10  WW4031
Manager Health Information Services - (Full time) - South Eastern Private and The Valley Private Hospitals, Mulgrave, Vic.

South Eastern Private Hospital is a 116 Bed acute medical, surgical and obstetric hospital located in Noble Park.  The Valley Private Hospital is a 113 bed acute medical and surgical hospital located in Mulgrave.  The Valley Private Hospital has an Emergency Department that is open 24 hours a day seven days a week to provide the best in medical attention when it's most needed.

Both hospitals form part of Healthcare group.  Through our network of thirteen acute medical, surgical obstetric hospitals and psychiatric facilities, we provide a wide range of high quality healthcare services.  Working with Healthe gives you access to a range of employee benefits including:

  • Opportunities to further develop your qualifications and skills
  • Career advancement
  • Transfer within the Healthe Group
  • Possibility of travel

This is your opportunity to contribute to a team that's making healthcare better.

So why not kick start your career with Healthe now!

Currently, we are looking for a dynamic manager to join our friendly team in Health Information Services at South Eastern and the Valley Private Hospitals.  This is a combined role.

As a manager you will oversee the day-to-day functions of Health Information Services. You will be a key member of a team actively involved in all aspects of Health Information, Casemix, Privacy, Provisional DRG's, Step-down reporting, Clinical indicators etc.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Bachelor of Health Information Management
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Manager Health Information Services
  • Experienced and competent coder
  • Knowledge of private hospital funding models

The remuneration package will be in accordance with level of experience.

For further information or to apply for this position, please contact
Brendan Ayres - CEO, Tel (03) 9790 4204 Fax (03) 9790 4202
Email:  brendan.ayres@healthecare.com.au

Application close:  19th March 2010



09/03/10  WW4030
Lecturer - Health Information Management - (Full time, Continuing) - School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA

Level ALB ($72,263 to $85,815 per annum)

Ref:  1357

This position will contribute to the coordination of Health Information Academic program/major and to the development and delivery of innovative and flexible teaching within the area.
It is essential the successful applicant has completed a Masters degree in a relevant discipline with experience in teaching tertiary students at undergraduate and discipline with experience in teaching tertiary students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the discipline of Health Information Management.

Benefits and Remuneration
Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices in a cosmopolitan community at a convenient location.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet all essential criteria to be considered for the position.  Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Satvinder Dhaliwal, Director, Public Health & Epidemiology on telephone +61 89266 2949 or via email at  s.dhaliwal@curtin.edu.au

To submit an application, please go to our website  www.futurestaff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies.cfm  and click on the Apply Now button.  Alternatively, post your application to:

Ms Angela Martin
Client Services Office - Reception
School of Public Health
Faculty of Health Sciences
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
PERTH  WA 6845

Valuing Diversity and Affirmative Action
Applications are invited from women and men who share the University' s values, ethics, international outlook, value diversity and have an informed respect for indigenous people.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at anytime.

Closing Date:  5pm, Monday 22 March 2010 (WST)



08/03/10  WW4029
Clinical Coder - (Full time) - Department of Health and Families (Northern Territory Government) - Royal Darwin Hospital, NT

Health Careers & Opportunities in the Northern Territory

If you want your career to go places then join Health and Families in the Northern Territory.  The challenges and opportunities in health and community care in the Territory are like no other in Australia, from remote Aboriginal health to tropical health and Australia's National Critical Care and Trauma Responses Centre.  Continued investments in Aboriginal health, remote health, acute care, child protection and community services offer many opportunities for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference.

ACUTE CARE SERVICES
Clinical Coder
Administrative Officer 4 ($52,367-$60,116) salary range
(Employment package valued in the vicinity of $80,00)
This includes superannuation, salary sacrifice, 6 weeks recreation leave and annual leave bonus

We are looking for a Clinical Coder with a minimum of 2 years coding experience and very sound knowledge of Clinical Coding using the International Classifications of Diseases (ICDAM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI), and Australian Coding Standards (ACS) Sixth Edition, hardcopy and electronic books.  A sound understanding of Casemix based funding and the importance of correct Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation.

Quote vacancy number:  23561

For further information please contact Vicki Kern on (08) 8922 8188 or email vicki.kern@nt.gov.au

Application information
Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address).
A full job description can be obtained by visiting  www.nt.gov.au/jobs
Further information about these positions can be obtained by FREECALL 1300 659 247 or email recruitment@nt.gov.au
Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available at www.theterritory.com.au

Note:  The preferred or recommended applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check,  A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

Closing date:  19th March 2010



08/03/10  WW4028
HIM/Clinical Coder - (Casual) - Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Vic.

Pay Rate:  As per award

Mercy Hospital for Women is searching for an experienced and self-motivated Casual Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder to assist with leave coverage and coding backlogs.  Responsibilities include timely and accurate completion of ICD-10-AM 6th Edition coding, casemix analysis and DRG audits.  You should have the ability to meet deadlines independently and within a team environment. Previous obstetric, neonate, gynaecology and urogynaecology coding experience are essential.  The ability to work, weekdays if preferred; however flexibility may be negotiated in consideration of our budget.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks are essential.  You must have the ability to liaise with all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff.  The successful applicant must hold the appropriate qualifications in Health Information Management and be eligible for full HIMAA membership.  Salary is in accordance with the Health Professional Services Award and will be dependant on experience.  Salary packaging is available to all staff..

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

Contact Name:  Kristella Ligthart
Contact Title:  Manager, Health Information Services
Telephone:  03 8458 4173
Email:  jmartin@mercy.com.au
Fax:  03 8458 4819

Close Date:  Wednesday 17th March 2010



08/03/10  WW4027
Data Information Co-ordinator - (Permanent Part-time - 21 hours per week), Cancer Council NSW, Woolloomooloo, NSW.

Great Opportunity to work with cancer support services at the Cancer Council

The Cancer Support Unit (CSU) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Data Information Co-ordinator to provide assistance with the development of new information systems and provide ongoing management and maintenance of current CSU databases for the Helpline, Telephone Support Group and Cancer Council Connect programs.

Reporting to the Cancer Support Unit Manager, you will undertake a number of duties some of which include:

  • Manage the ongoing planning, development and collection of CSU program data
  • Oversee the design, development and delivery of regular database skills training for CSU staff
  • Ensure appropriate documentation for CSU QA database policies and procedures are maintained
  • Oversee the production and analysis of month/quarterly and annual reports for CSU data

Essentially you will have advanced computer literacy skills in database use and design excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as excellent communication skills working with a multidisciplinary team.

To view the remaining selection criteria visit the 'work for us' page of our website to obtain a job description,  www.cancercouncil.com.au

Send your applications (addressing the selection criteria found in the job description) to:  careers@nswcc.org.au  or fax (02) 8302 3509.
For further information please call
Paula Vallentine (02) 9334 1927.

Friday 19th March 2010



04/03/10  WW4026
Clinical Coders - Experienced - Casual - Northern Health, The Northern Hospital, Epping, Vic.

Casual Positions

An opportunity exists for enthusiastic and experienced HIMs/Clinical Coders, to join the Health Information Management Unit at Northern Health.  This opportunity has arisen due to an expansion in service provision.  The successful applicant/s will primarily be based at The Northern Hospital, with the possibility of working at other Northern Health campuses.

The role includes ICD-10-AM coding from the Clinical Patient Folder (scanned medical record) using the 3M Codefinder.  We are seeking applicants with effective communication and organisational skills who can work in a team environment and relate well to all levels of staff.

Essential:

  • Eligibility for full membership with HIMAA
  • Effective communication and management skills
  • Ability to achieve targets and deadlines
  • Knowledge of casemix funding
  • Significant ICD-10-AM coding experience
  • Experience using 3M Codefinder
  • Experience coding with 6th edition
  • Experience coding casemix similar to Northern Health

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.

Please contact Emily De Francesco on 03 8405 8070 or Melissa Sajeva on 03 8405 2021 for more information.

Reference Number:  10819

Applications Close:  17th March 2010



04/03/10  WW4025
Coding Manager - (Fixed Term Full Time) - Northern Health, The Northern Hospital, Epping, Vic.

Fixed Term until 21/05/2011 (Maternity Leave cover)

An Opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and innovative Health Information Manager who has relevant experience in coding and casemix, to cover the position of Northern Health Coding Manager.

The Coding Manager's responsibilities will include:

  • Coordination of the Northern Health Coding Program, in conjunction with the Northern Health Coding Educator and Auditor.
  • The day to day management of the coding team
  • Assistance with the ongoing education and professional development of the coding team
  • Coding
  • Achievement of internal and external coding deadlines

Essential:

  • Eligible for full membership with HIMAA
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and management skills.
  • Ability to achieve targets and deadlines
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-AM coding and casemix funding model
  • Experience in training and education of Coders.

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.

Please contact Emily De Francesco on 03 8405 8070 or Terri Letizia on 03 8405 2575 for more information.

Reference Number:  10810

Applications Close:  17th March 2010



04/03/10  WW4024
Health Information Manager -(Part time 1 day a week) - Tweddle Child & Family Health Service, Footscray, Vic

Pay Rate:  Salary and conditions are in accordance with the HSUA Health Professionals.

Essential Requirements:

  • Qualifications in Health Information Management (B.App.Sc(MRA) or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation for Health Information, Privacy, Freedom of Information.
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in health information management.
  • Detailed understanding of relevant statutory requirements.
  • Excellent IT skills, experience in all Microsoft applications.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Membership to HIMAA and a certified practising HIM
  • Ability to develop databases

Contact:  Ann Hindell
Director Parenting Services
Ph: 03 8387 0640
Email:  ann.hindell@tweddle.org.au
Fax:  03 9689 1922

Application close date:  17th March 2010


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