Assistant Area Manager

This is a permanent full-time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply : To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions : WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Position Profile : The Assistant Area Manager for Clinical Coding assists with managing the Clinical Coding Service to ensure accurate and timely completion of coding in compliance with international, National, State and hospital requirements and standards to ensure EMHS priorities and standards are met. Assists with the development, implementation and support of systems required to generate timely and accurate case mix data and that clinical coding services and resources are appropriate for the health service and undertakes evaluation and prepares reports on coding training programs. Develops and implements Quality Improvement and Audit Activities for the Clinical Coding unit by conducting regular quality improvement activities, reporting on results and developing appropriate strategies that result in the improvement of data collected. Develops, implements, delivers and monitors a comprehensive education and training program for EMHS staff including newly appointed and trainee coders.

Area Profile : The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network thataims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in itscatchment area.Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary andspecialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, electiveand emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services,aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women's, children's and neonates services.

The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley HealthService; Kalamunda Hospital; St Johnof God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.

Employee Benefits : Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements) :

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave / assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.

Selection Criteria : Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information : We encourage you to contact Sharon Linton, A / Area Manager on 08 9224 2

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions : Applicants are requested to apply online.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter and write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages as well as provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4 : 00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.