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Senior Health Information Office - Service Line
Redcliffe Hospital
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.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RD674054 |
| Closing date | 04-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 |
| Contact person | Gemma van Fleet |
| Contact details | 07 38837295 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
- 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:
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values, as outlined above.
- 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.
- Maintain knowledge of appropriate resources e.g. Queensland Hospital Admitted Patient Data Collection (QHAPDC), Funding Agreement, Quality Improvement Payments, Localisations etc. to ensure that the program is counting activity accurately.
- Provide clinical classification, coding and documentation education to program key stakeholders for the accurate reporting of Activity Based Funding activity.
- Coordinate / participate in Health Information Service functions specific to the Service Line to ensure the accurate assignment of clinical codes.
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 recognise 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.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
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.
Documents
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