EMR Medical Analyst

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Reference Number: 52245: EMR Medical Analyst

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

Northern Health has implemented an integrated EMR system with the vision of 'One patient' and 'One integrated record' to optimise the quality and safety of patient care. The scope of Northern Health's EMR includes medication management, real-time decision support, device integration and specialist modules for ICU, Emergency, Maternity, Surgery and Anaesthesia.

The EMR Medical Analyst will be responsible for the analysis, design, build, configuration, testing and conversion of the EMR at Northern Health. The role reviews existing workflows, content and configuration to contribute to the optimisation of current workflows and the design of new workflows from a medical perspective. The Analyst will have knowledge across EMR applications including:

• Care Delivery
• Core and Patient Movement
• Orders and Results
• Emergency Firstnet
• Surgery Surginet/Anaesthesia
• Medications
• Maternity
• Technical device

The EMR Medical Analyst will have strong clinical workflow knowledge and business analytic skills. The role requires autonomy to analyse clinical workflows, collect and review data in data collection workbooks, and collaborate with the EMR team, service departments and clinical staff on EMR matters.

• Analyse, design, configure, test and assist with conversion of the EMR system.
• Review and optimise existing workflows and contribute to new workflow designs from a clinical perspective.
• Collaborate with the EMR team and clinical stakeholders to support EMR related initiatives.

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Undergraduate medical qualification (MBBS, MD or equivalent).
• Medical background with an interest in computerized workflows, best practice, innovation, clinical documentation and healthcare informatics.
• Experience in a metropolitan hospital environment with understanding of clinical workflows in acute and subacute inpatient settings.
• Critical thinking with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using common business analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio and Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and triage defects during testing processes.
• Demonstrated alignment with the values of Safe, Kind, Together in projects and with stakeholders, colleagues and patients.

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, refer to the Position Description. You may also contact:

Gladis Thomas, EMR Senior Analyst Care Delivery Lead — gladis.thomas@nh.org.au

Thomas Ko, EMR Operations Manager — thomas.ko@nh.org.au

Applications close: 25 September 2025.

NH offers a range of benefits that support staff both personally and professionally. Benefits include:

• Health and wellbeing programs and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements and extra leave options
• An inclusive and culturally safe workplace
• Salary packaging, EAP, online library and onsite car parking

Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with different abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.