Health Information Officer (508188)

Job Description:

The role:

• Analyse, collate, and prepare all clinical and related internal and external documentation into the approved health record in accordance with the Australian Standard (AS) 2828 Health Records and Agency policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Methodically prepare and accurately enter data associated with patient information including reviewing, scanning, uploading, and maintaining clinical documentation, applying quality assurance processes and registering/updating patient demographics into the health information systems in a timely, and confidential manner.
• Undertake administrative and clerical duties including processing confidential patient health records, both digitised and paper based.
• Input, retrieve, and update internal and external documentation into the hospital’s digitised, primary health record in a structured manner that meets the needs of clinical users and facilitates ease of access and storage of health record information.
• Apply quality assurance activities including sustaining the integrity of clinical information in relation to processing, scanning, filing and maintaining the health record to support the accuracy in the provision of safe patient care, and capturing statistical data to support to these activities.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $64,125 to $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Skills in administrative functions including high-level data entry

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Health Information Officer Band 2 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Health Information Officer Band 2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information

Rhonda Boulter

Manager Health Information Services
Phone: (03) 6166 7833
E-mail: rhonda.boulter@ths.tas.gov.au

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