Medico-Legal Manager - Liverpool Hospital - Temp F/T

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Medico-Legal Manager - Liverpool Hospital - Temp F/T Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30/04/2019 Position Classification: Medical Records Mgr Gde 3 Remuneration: $90896 - $90896 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ49897 South Western Sydney is an exciting, interesting and dynamic place to live and work. South Western Sydney is home to a mixture of metropolitan and rural communities which is culturally diverse. South Western Sydney has a very significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, especially in Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Camden, Wingecarribee and Liverpool. SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services is Transforming Your Experience. SWSLHD upholds the values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Equal Employment Opportunity: South Western Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Where you'll be working Liverpool Hospital is the major health service for South Western Sydney providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of statewide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation. Liverpool City and South Western Sydney is home to people from diverse cultures, religions and languages, making our community vibrant and exciting. We are situated in one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia and sit within an education and health precinct which includes the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, a Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre, the Clinical Schools of the University of NSW and University of Western Sydney, Sydney South West. What you'll be doing Responsible for the management and organisation of the medico legal functions of the Clinical Information Department and claims against the Hospital, as well as the supervision, training and development of staff in these areas. Other responsibilities include verification of release of information under the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), Adoption Information Act and Children & Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act, preparation of summary of injury reports, releasing information to police and collation of death statistics. Selection Criteria Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management (or equivalent) with demonstrated experience in a Clinical Information Department. Previous supervisory or management experience with proven administrative and orginisational skills. Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and policies relevant to release of information. Effective interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with the ability to adapt to change. Commitment to quality management and experience implementing quality management activities. Ability to effectively and efficiently manage and prioritise workload based on strict deadlines and competing demands. Demonstrated negotiation and problem solving skills. Demonstrated high level computer skills with knowledge of computerised Patient Administration Systems (eMR) and Microsoft Office. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Kathryn Brady on 8738 3763 or email [email protected] Applications Close: 19 July 2018 Interview Date Range: 30 July - 3 August 2018