Central Gippsland Health Service – Sale VIC
Join CGH in an exciting full-time opportunity for a Health Information Manager at CGH! Lead clinical coding, ensure data integrity, and contribute to high-quality healthcare services! About Central Gippsland Health Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
About Department The Health Information Service Department supports the delivery of Health Information Management to CGHS.
This is achieved through:
Support to the clinical areas to meet high quality documentation standards.Support to clinical areas to ensure quality patient data in accordance with Department of Health Legislation and Policy and Instruction.Provision of patient information required by external agencies.Coding of each patient episode to reflect the services of the hospital delivered.Ensuring compliance with Privacy Laws and Freedom of Information requirements.About the Role This Health Information Manager Data Integrity & Reporting position will:
Manage and coordinate clinical coding within Central Gippsland Health Service in accordance with The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, current version Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and the Australian and Victorian Coding Standards.Facilitate the capturing of quality patient information/data in appropriate Systems to support statutory reporting. This may include oversight of data entry, staff training, data evaluation, analysis and internal specification requirements.Manage statutory minimum dataset submission and reporting.Duties Ensure clinical coding is consistent with current ICD-10-AM coding standards and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and the Australian & Victorian Coding Standards. Clarifying inconsistent, ambiguous or non-specific information in clinical documentation with applicable clinical staff.Maintain a professional standard and undertake continuing education and professional development as a Clinical Coder and Health Information Manager, including knowledge of case mix, hospital data requirements, hospital policy and procedure.Manage and coordinate clinical coding team quality assessment to ensure quality coding, with continuous improvement in coding accuracy and health data validity.Timely error correction actions and data integrity processes are compliant with Dept of Health and CGH guidelines and procedures, delivering optimised outcomes.Assessment and evaluation of data, identifying trends, issues and/or rejections. Including the identification of opportunities for improvement and/or efficiencies.Qualifications, Skills and Experience Completion of a recognised Health Information Management Course, in conjunction with eligibility for membership of the HIMAA (Health Information Management Association of Australia).Minimum 2 years ICD-10-AM clinical coding experience in a public hospital, with knowledge of Victorian Casemix funding, 3M software and Turbocoder.Experience working with clinical frontline staff.Demonstrated ability to problem solve data quality issues and initiate data quality improvement processes.Advanced computer skills, particularly with MS Office Excel.Ability to work as part of a Team, liaising with multi-disciplinary staff.Excellent time management and communication skills.Strong understanding of Statutory Reporting requirements.Benefits Salary packagingEmployee Assistance ProgramSocial ClubApplication Please attach your resume and cover letter to your applicationStatement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position descriptionTo obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8*** or ****** For questions regarding the position, contact General Manager Business Performance and Data Analytics, Aileen Onley at 03 5143 8*** or *********** All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
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