Manager Health Information Operations, Queensland Health

Manage and accept responsibility for the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of the provision of health information services for CHQ HHS including Clinical Records management, clinical data management, Corporate Record management, Clinical Coding, transcription services and Health Information Access services in both a paper and digital environment.

About the Role

• Lead the strategic and operational planning of the Health Information Service including the execution of departmental strategies and plans to enhance the service in accordance with CHQ's Values and Strategic Plan.
• Plan, organise, direct, and evaluate the operational management of all facets of health information management including clinical records, transcriptions, clinical data, corporate records, clinical coding and Health Information Access services for the whole of CHQ HHS.
• Maintain a high-level knowledge and understanding of developments in health information/records management to enable the provision of expert advice to the Executive and clinicians on matters relating to health information management, Corporate Records management, and patient/clinical information systems.
• Provide strategic advice and support the operational planning and development of health information requirements and functions in line with the CHQ HHS Digital and Data Strategy.
• Accept accountability for coding and data collection deadlines as agreed by CHQ executives.
• Lead and manage a team of professional and administrative personnel ensuring a commitment to training, development, and performance appraisal, and continuous improvement to achieve high standards of service.
• Ensure the CHQ HHS clinical and corporate records are managed and maintained for accuracy, timeliness, quality of data and adherence to Commonwealth and State data requirements and standards.
• Accept accountability as the Data Custodian for CHQ HHS and the management of requests for release of patient information for the purposes of research under the Public Health Act 2005.
• Oversee the coordination and strategic direction of clinical coding and documentation audits ensuring quality documentation and timely completion of information in an Activity Based Funding environment.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.