Senior Health Information Officer - Service Line

Job Description

Senior Health Information Officer - Service Line Be responsible for providing Health Information Management support to the Service Line and optimise Weighted Activity Units. The Senior Health Information Officer - Service Line will act as an expert professional consultant in Weighted Activity Unit Optimisation and coordinate Health Information Management responses and actions as necessary. The position is located within a Service Line to provide direct support of Health Information Management functions. Duties are performed independently within scope to exercise initiative within established practices and procedures. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Conduct real-time reviews of clinical information from appropriate tools and resources to identify omissions in documentation for response by the treating clinicians of the designated Service Line. Coordinate/participate in Health Information Service functions specific to the Service Line to ensure the accurate assignment of clinical codes. Ensure HBCIS accurately reflects the episode of care and collaborate with Redcliffe Health Informatics and Senior Health Information Manager – Data Services as required. Provide expert advice to the designated Program and the HIS on key clinical coding, classification, counting and costing issues that impact Activity Based Funding (ABF). Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognising the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas. Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging. Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting-edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr