Manager, Health Information Services

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Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected private hospital operator, is seeking applications for a full-time permanent role as Manager of Health Information Services for two hospitals in Melbourne’s South East - Waverley Private Hospital in Mount Waverley and Linacre Private Hospital in Hampton.

Both sites provide medical and surgical services including Day Procedures; with Maternity Services, Early Parenting Centre, Cath Lab and HDU also provided across the two facilities.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in every aspect of Health Information Services including HIS administration and data reporting, clinical coding and case mix based activities, quality projects, privacy and medico legal support and participation in the leadership teams at both facilities. A part of the role is to perform coding and this will be supported by additional coding resources.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated to provide excellent customer service to the hospitals and to lead the HIS departments to improved participation within the hospitals, assist to develop increased health data accuracy and continuous process improvement.

The role will report directly to the hospital executive at both sites. Supported by a network of Health Information Managers across the Ramsay Health Care group, the successful applicant will also participate in the regular state-wide HIM meetings and occasional national projects.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Appropriate qualifications in Health Information Management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• A results focused mindset
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements
• High level coding abilities across a range of clinical specialties
• The ability to undertake coding and develop coding staff
• Self-motivation to learn and to share learnings for the development of others

Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, although the role may suit someone who has been the 2IC within HIS in a larger facility. Ideally you would have experiencing balancing a coding service, including timely completion of high quality coded data and these skills should be highlighted on your application

At Ramsay Health Care we value our staff and provide a wide range of attractive local and national employee benefits including:

• Staff recognition and reward programs
• Employee Benefit club offering discounted health & leisure choices
• Access to Ramsay corporate discounts including discounted private health insurance choices, discounted IT hardware & software & travel/holiday discounts
• Staff Wellness Program and access to a wide range of wellness options both locally and via the Ramsay intranet
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours

Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and will be commensurate with experience.

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating 235 hospitals, day surgery centres, treatment facilities, rehabilitation and psychiatric units and a nursing college across Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Indonesia and Malaysia. It is one of the top five private hospital operators in the world. We live and work by the Ramsay Way Values of “People Caring for People” and respect for the individual. We have an exemplary safety record and an excellent reputation for career development opportunities. To find out more about what it means to work for Australia’s biggest and best private hospital operator visit http://www.ramsaycareers.com.au/.

Click on “Apply” to submit an application. Applications should include a detailed CV and cover letter.

Applications close: Monday 23 July 2018

This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children in line with our Child Safety Commitment Statement.