Health Information Specialist

**#534468 Health Information Specialist**

**Department of Health Information**

**Calvary Mater Newcastle**

**Permanent Full-Time**
- Permanent Full-Time
- Salary Classification: Health Service Manager Level 1 - 2 dependent upon qualifications and experience.
- Remuneration: $53.53 - 63.16 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's

**THE ROLE**:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Undertake routine audits for keys functional areas including clinical forms, medical records management, documentation, release of information in line with accreditation standards
- Develop and review procedure manuals, policies and implements changes where required in consultation with the manager
- Assist in the implementation of SDPR for Calvary Mater Newcastle and archival strategies
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team in overseeing correction of non-admitted patient data in accurately capturing non-admitted patient activity
- Train staff in key functional areas where required
- Learn more about our community and services _here_

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management and /or Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) and /or Health Service management and/or public health or equivalent or working towards the degree.
- Technical and analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex data and report on trends
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
- Experience working with electronic and paper based health records systems, patient administration system and documenting related procedures
- Ability to engage and work with a range of stakeholders including administration staff, nursing and medical specialists, and to work as a valued team member

**WHY JOIN US?**

**_ CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:_**
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

**WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?**
- Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, _here_

**HOW DO YOU APPLY?**
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
- Please note the following:_
- _You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role._
- Health Information Specialist - Newcastle, NSW, Australia_