Clinical Information Specialist
- Saint Leonards, NSW
- $129,464-142,665 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location- 1 Reserve Road, St LeonardsFor more information, please read .What you'll be doing
- Providing expert advice to data providers and analysts on clinical information reporting requirements including coding, classification, casemix and related matters.
- Play an important role in identifying and implementing strategies to improve the quality of clinical information across all data collections.
- Involvement with statewide computer assisted coding initiatives
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- A thorough knowledge and experience of working with ICD-10-AM
- Providing leadership in clinical classification and representing NSW Health on local and national committees
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.Target Questions (1-2 pages) * Outline your experience in the implementation and or management of a clinical classification system. What worked well? What could have been done differently?
- Explain how you would manage a situation where a data researcher required your expert advice on how to identify a certain cohort of patients (e.g., what ICD-10-AM codes should they use to research an infectious condition that had been identified as being endemic that season)
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit .To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.Additional information * This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
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- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.