With over 1200 beds and more than 4000 staff.  Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private hospital group.
The Group has four clinical divisions:  Epworth Richmond, Epworth Eastern, Epworth Freemasons and Epworth Rehabilitation, and is a leading provider of acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, obstetrics and rehabilitation to in excess of 100,000 patients annually.

In this role of Clinical Audit Coordinator you will work across all specialties and campuses:

• Supporting the ongoing development and implementation of robust clinical audit and medical record review processes within the Epworth group
• Undertaking extraction, analysis and reporting of health and clinical information
• Working closely with senior clinical staff and Quality Division team members to implement clinical audits

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Health Information Management or health science qualification
• An understanding of how clinical audit contributes to improved care and outcomes
• A commitment to improvement
• Experience in the analysis of clinical and health information

In return we offer:

• A dynamic and friendly team environment
• The opportunity to influence patient outcomes
• Attractive benefits including salary packaging
• A commitment to professional development
• Flexibility and support for staff

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to broaden their healthcare knowledge and contribute to a team that is vital to the Epworth HealthCare group.

View position description and submit your application ONLINE:  http://epworth.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=6298

Contact Name:  Steven McConchie/Andrew Zafirakos
Contact Title:   Group Director, Clinical Audit
Telephone:  (03) 9426 8907
Email:  steven.mcconchie@epworth.org.au

Close Date:  13th September 2010

(Ref. EPI. 121)

• Exciting new role
• Manage a rare career research project
• Full-time fixed term position - Carlton CBD Location

About Us
Cancer Council Victoria is an independent charity that has been leading the fight against Cancer since 1936.  The Cancer Epidemiology Centre (CEC) develops and maintains high quality resources for epidemiological research.  One of the major research programs the CEC operates is the Less Common Cancers program.  The Epidemiology of Multiple Myeloma in Australia (EMMA) project is part of this program.  Multiple myeloma is a malignancy of cells involved in the immune system produced by the bone marrow.  Almost nothing is known of its causes and nothing can be done to prevent it.

About the role
We are seeking a Project Manager to join CEC to manage the EMMA research project.  Reporting to the CEC Director, your role is to recruit and manage contact with participants, manage the collection of questionnaire information and blood samples as well as manage the quality assurance, data analysis and release of data for research.  As this is a new project, you will also recruit and manage the staff required to fulfil project objectives.

About you
Degree qualified in Science, Health or a related field, you will have demonstrated experience in a science or medical research environment or the hospital sector.  You will have proven project management experience as well as staff management experience.  An excellent communicator and negotiator, you will have sound research design knowledge as well as demonstrated experience in protocol development and implementation.

Salary and benefits
This is a full-time fixed term (2 years) position with a Total Equivalent Package Value within a range $64,619-$71,797 pa (includes base salary, superannuation, annual leave loading and maximum benefit of salary packaging).

We can also offer a flexible and friendly work environment, a commitment to professional development, and a central location close to public transport.

More information
For more information visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers  to download a Position Description and Key Selection Criteria or contact Jovana Ohis on (03) 9635 5603.

Applications close Monday, 13th September 2010

(Ref. EPI.120)

• Exciting new role
• Manage access to Victorian Cancer Registry data
• Carlton CBD Location

About Us
Cancer Council Victoria is an independent charity that has been leading the fight against cancer since 1936.  The Cancer Epidemiology Centre (CEC) develops and maintains high quality resources for epidemiological research.  One of the main resources the CEC operates is the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR), which collects basic information on all new cases of cancer diagnosed in Victorian residents.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Health Information Manager to join the CEC as our Data Access Coordinator.  Reporting to the Director Registry Systems, your role is to manage and maintain all requests to access VCR data including managing the application process, ensuring approved requests are serviced in agreed timelines and ensuring the quality and integrity of any information released.  You will consult and collaborate with investigators that want to undertake cancer research, as well as negotiate and manage agreements with researchers relating to the use and disclosure of VCR data.  You will also oversee the conduct of multiple research recruitment studies including managing a small team of Recruitment Data Managers.

About you
Degree qualified in Health Information Management, science or a related health field, you will have substantial experience in managing health data as well as experience managing a small team.  You will have demonstrated experience in the design, maintenance and reporting for health related databases as well as knowledge of legislation and ethics pertaining to cancer data capture and release.  You will have an understanding of research and evaluation methods as well as strong report writing and documentation skills.  Experience with population based data collection systems would be well regarded.

Salary and benefits
This is a full-time position with a Total Equivalent Package Value within range $74,347 - $87,463 pa (includes base salary, superannuation, annual leave loading and maximum benefit of salary packaging).

We can also offer a flexible and friendly work environment, a commitment to professional development, and a central location close to public transport.

More information
For more information visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers  to download a Position Description and Key Selection Criteria or contact Jovana Ohis on (03) 9635 5603.

Applications close Friday, 10th September 2010

The hospital in Cambodia is a charity hospital and has a program where almost every week of the year sees a surgical team coming from America, UK, Australia, France or Germany to do advanced surgical procedures not available elsewhere in Cambodia for the poor and also to train the Cambodian doctors on staff.  The hospital has expanded from its original mission to children to provide free services to both children and adults.

As with most charity facilities they need the assistance of professionals who can volunteer their time and expertise to help such facilities set up good systems and training for the Cambodian people.  The hospital is in need of an experienced health information officer to assist in setting up a simple and reliable medical records system and train the staff (English speakers) in its use.  There is a good computer system available and also staff trained in IT. 

The position would suit a recently retired member, or someone with some spare holidays who might be interested in assisting on such a project.  The Cambodian people are keen to learn and generous with their friendship.  A new way to travel, you will see another side of the country to the average tourist, taste wonderful foods and you would be advancing the knowledge of Cambodian staff.  This assignment has been approved by Australian Business Volunteers who in addition to supporting the volunteer will provide airfares, travel insurance and a weekly living allowance.  Accommodation in Cambodia is supplied.  It is possible to organize with ABV for your spouse to accompany.

Anyone interested should contact Farhana.Rahman@abv.org.au     

Pay Rate:  genuinely negotiable commensurate with experience

We are looking for a highly motivated, professional HIM with an enquiring and energetic disposition to join us.  Teachers Health Fund is a well-established Private Health Insurance Fund with a strong (and still growing!) presence in our niche market.  We are located in trendy Surry Hills, Sydney - 5 mins from Central Station.  Juicy employment benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, the package is genuinely negotiable commensurate with experience.

Essential:  

• 2 years experience in a tertiary hospital
• Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent
• Relevant computer technical skills applicable to coding and casemix
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
• Significant experience in ICD-10-AM coding and casemix

Interested candidates must provide an up-to-date resume and an application letter addressing the selection criteria as described in this advertisement; please send to: jobs@teachershealth.com.au

Contact Name:  Emma Jean
Contact Title:     People & Learning
Telephone:   (02) 8346 2225
Email:   jobs@teachershealth.com.au
Fax:  1300 728 388

Close Date:  14th September 2010

• Return Flight and Accommodation*
• 2 weeks in every month till December
• Earn up to $2K per week

Vital Health Recruitment are looking for Clinical Coders for contract work in Wagga Wagga from now till late December.  We can provide flight and accommodation, with working options ranging from one week to two weeks per month.

To be suitable for these positions, you must have:

• A coding qualifications
• A good range of casemixes
• Worked from edition 6/7
• 2 years coding experience in Australia
• 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 time sheet 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:  16th September 2010

• Public & Private Hospitals
• Sensational Hourly Rate
• Monday to Sunday, work when it suits 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 time sheet 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 130 1 84825 or email stephen.small@vital.jobs

Closing date:  16th September 2010.

Bass Coast Regional Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health Information Manager.

Bass Coast Regional Health is the major public healthcare provider within the Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland and is currently experiencing exceptional growth.  The Health Service has been designated to develop into a sub-regional hospital.  Future sub-regional role opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, you will be responsible for delivery of quality Health Information Services across the Health Service, encompassing medical records administration, clinical costing and statistical reporting.

Reporting Attributes:

• You will possess tertiary qualifications and experience in Health Information Management.
• You must be able to provide quality advice, accurate and timely reporting, demonstrate initiative and possess sound computer skills in addition to strong leadership and support skills.

The position offers an attractive remuneration package as well as excellent career prospects to the right candidate.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory police check.

Please send your written application to the email address below or to:

Andrew Lowe
Director Corporate Services
Bass Coast Regional Health
P O Box 120
Wonthaggi, VIC, 3995

Contact Name:  Andrew Lowe
Contact Title:    Director Corporate Services
Phone:  (03) 5671 3333
Email:  andrew.lowe@bcrh.com.au
Fax:  (03) 5671 3212

Close Date:  3rd September 2010

Pay Rate:  Negotiable according to experience.

Albury Wodonga Health is a newly formed Health Service established on the lst of July 2009 by integration of Albury Base Hospital and Wodonga Regional Health Service.  A 280 bed Victorian Health Services, we have a budget of $140 million and a workforce of 1,500 employees.  We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic full or part-time HIM/Clinical Coder to join the Health Information Service at either campus.  We are progressing through an exciting period of change with an Electronic Medical Record Project across two campuses, so come and be part of it!

Essential:  

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent, or completion of an approved coding course
• Demonstrated understanding of current Australian Coding Standards
• Previous coding experience
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Familiarity with 3M Codefinder
• DRG and casemix knowledge

Contact Name:  Wendy Sutcliffe
Contact Title:    Chief HIM
Telephone:  (02) 60 517471
Email:  Wendy.Sutcliffe@awh.org.au
Fax:  (02) 60 517476

Close Date:  10th September 2010

Pay Rate:  Grade 3

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, innovative and self-motivated HIM to join North Western Mental Health Program.  The position is part of a team of 7 HIMs working across NWMH services.  This particular position is based within the Aged Persons Mental Health Program in Sunshine but will provide the opportunity to travel to other sites across the Western and Northern metropolitan regions of Melbourne.  This position will contribute to the cohesive and efficient delivery of services supporting service planning, development, evaluation and continuous improvement.  It will be responsible for all aspects of health information management, including ensuring that system standards and statutory requirements are met, ICD-10-AM coding and participation in the implementation of a scanned medical record.

Applicants must hold a degree in Health Information Management or equivalent and have relevant post-graduate experience.  A professional approach, proven organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to build relationships within clinical and non-clinical environments are essential for this position.

Essential:

• Must hold a degree in Health Information Management or equivalent
• Must have relevant post-graduate experience

View position description and submit your application ONLINE:  www.mh.org.au Click on Careers/Job Search, go directly to vacancy via Search function and enter Ref No:  51006
Applicants may be required to undergo a national police records check

Contact Name:  Deb Monaghan
Contact Title:   Senior Health Information Manager
Telephone:  (03) 9342 7774
Email: Deborah.monaghan@mh.org.au
Fax:  (03) 9342 8216

Close Date:  3rd September 2010

Pay Rate:  appropriate to experience

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, innovative and self-motivated HIM to join the North Western Mental Health Program.  The position is part of a team of 7 HIMs working across NWMH services; this particular position is based within Inner West Area Health Service in Moonee Ponds, Parkville and Flemington.  This position will contribute to the cohesive and efficient delivery of services supporting service planning, development, evaluation and continuous improvement.  It will be primarily be responsible for ICD-10-AM coding associated activities but will have a role in all aspects of health information management, including ensuring that system standards and statutory requirements are met.

Applicants must hold a degree in Health Information Management or equivalent and have relevant post-graduate experience.  A professional approach, proven organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to build relationships within clinical and non-clinical environments are essentials for this position.

Essential:

• Must hold a degree in Health Information Management or equivalent
• Must have relevant post-graduate experience

View position description and submit your application ONLINE: www.mh.org.au  Click on Careers/Job Search, go directly to vacancy via Search function and enter Ref No:  50968.
Applicants may be required to undergo a national police records check.

Contact Name:  Deb Monaghan
Contact Title:     Senior Health Information Manager, North Western Mental Health
Telephone:        (03) 9342 7774
Email: Deborah.monaghan@mh.org.au

Close Date:  14th September 2010

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