Health Dataset Officer

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Analyst, Information Management

Reference: 59374

**We are excited to announce a new Health Dataset Officer position within our growing Health Data Integrity & Reporting Unit**

Are you a team player who likes working with a diverse range of people, has a passion for data, can think analytically and enjoys training others to improve data integrity?
- Based at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton
- Play a key role in supporting the efficient management of our inpatient dataset
- 4 day per week permanent part-time role with the flexibility to work an extra day (ongoing), if required.

**About Monash Health**

Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service. We provide safe, high-quality care to one-quarter of Melbourne's population, across the entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life.

More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-east Melbourne, including seven hospitals and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. Each year:

- We provide more than 3.4 million episodes of care to our community,
- More than 276,000 people are admitted to our hospitals,
- Close to 220,000 people receive care at our three emergency departments,
- We respond to more than 67,000 ambulance arrivals,
- We perform more than 48,000 surgical procedures, and
- We deliver more than 10,000 babies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a fair, non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential and contribution of all.

**About The Role**

The Health Dataset Officer's key responsibilities are data submission, auditing, testing, documentation and training. This role is also responsible for developing and implementing the necessary underlying business processes to ensure compliance with Department of Health definitions and business rules.

The role is multi-facetted and will encompass liaising and building key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, a willingness to learn with a positive approach to a frequently changing environment and conduct training at various Monash Health sites.

**About You**

We are looking for accomplished team players with a passion for people and systems to work part-time (32 hours per week). There is also the potential to work an extra day (40 hours per week) when required.

**You can readily demonstrate**:

- Experience providing end-user training including development of training material and other reference documentation
- Experience with data quality activities including data remediation, data audits and corrections
- Experience and demonstrated skill and knowledge with using a PAS (e.g. iPM, HMS)
- Experience with Microsoft Office software (specifically, Excel, Word and Publisher)
- Functionality and extract testing with any system upgrade
- Ability to think analytically, logically and laterally
- High attention to detail

**Ideally you will also have**:

- Previous experience in reporting data to the Department of Health and Human Services including an understanding of the datasets and reporting requirements
- An understanding of the relationship between data reported and Activity Based Funding

**What You Need**
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Experience using a Patient Administration System (PAS) e.g., iPM, HMS
- _ Understanding of an Emergency Data Information System (EDIS)_
- Working knowledge of data entry and business processes within health services
- _ Understanding of DH reporting guidelines and policies_
- _ Understanding of ABF_
- Demonstrated commitment to high quality outcomes and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to relate to staff at all levels
- Planning, organisational and time management skills
- Australian working rights.

**What We Offer**

You'll be well supported in your role, and we'll build a comprehensive orientation, training and development program to facilitate your smooth transition to Monash Health and to support you in achieving your career goals. In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite staff car parking and gym and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**How to Apply**

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

- reference checks;
- a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
- a current Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check (or proof o