• Position: Health Information Manager
• Department: Governance and Corporate Services
• Operational Base: Carramar NSW – travel to other services as required
• Reports: Director Governance and Corporate Services
• Award Classification: Health Manager Level 2
• Status/Hours: Permanent part time – 24 Hours
• Vaccination Category: A – including annual Influenza vaccine
• Key Relationships: Executives, Clinical staff; researchers, administrative staff and SWSLHD representatives

PURPOSE

Karitane is seeking an experienced Health Information Manager to join the governance and corporate services team, to maintain and manage clinical information services at Karitane. The role is responsible for ensuring Karitane meets legislative, best practice and consistency of client health information, and contributes to the delivery of effective and efficient health services by supporting electronic medical records for service delivery, decision making and reporting activities.

Responsibilities include managing all aspects of the creation, storage and destruction of patient records, collecting and analysing patient data, managing access requests in accordance with relevant legislation, generating and utilising health informatics to evaluate and inform service delivery and models of care.

Karitane staff provide safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation’s mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information
• Excellent understanding of medical record management
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable legislation and policy relating to Health Information Management medical/legal compliance and privacy standards which protect and promote patient confidentiality
• Previous experience supporting staff for statutory and health requirements in maintaining client health information with quality control procedures
• Demonstrated experience with computerised patient administration systems
• Previous experience in collecting and reporting inpatient and outpatient activity data• Effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage administrative staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of the team.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Permanent part time employment in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Health Managers (State) Award 2009 and any other Agreement that follows thereafter. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.

Karitane supports a smoke free environment including buildings, grounds and vehicles. Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS&R Policies, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity. Relevant Criminal History, Working with Children’s Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be undertaken.

OUR CARE

Karitane staff, provides safe, effective, family-centred quality care consistent with the organisation’s mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.

KARITANE VALUES

• Respect
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Demonstrate a personal commitment to the organisation’s Values.

Be inclusive of and positively affirm diverse ideas, backgrounds and cultures.

Karitane Vision: Our impact will enable children to have the best start in life.

Benefits of a career at Karitane

• Dynamic team
• Innovative organisation
• We are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
• Professional development, support and mentoring
• Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax free (as not-for-profit and registered charity)
• Additional leave, accrued day off once a month where applicable
• Encouraged to achieve your full potential
• Respected and recognised
• Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
• Meaningful work – that makes a difference

Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.

VACCINATIONS

Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.A full position description detailing this role and what Karitane is all about is in detail and can be viewed on the Karitane website under Employment Opportunities: www.karitane.com.au

to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description via the Karitane website: www.karitane.com.au

If you are interested in applying of this role, please include a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria and provided your current Resume.

All enquiries are to be directed to: Dinethra Nandakoban, Director Governance and Corporate Services on (02) 9794 2359 / 0437 446 960 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Health Information Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note our services are closed for the Christmas break from Monday 23 December 2024 and we're open on Monday 6 January 2025.