Health Information Officer (520448)
The Team
Join the Health Information Services (HIS) team at the Royal Hobart Hospital-a dedicated group responsible for managing clinical documentation, medical transcription, and health records. The team ensures timely and accurate preparation, scanning, and maintenance of digital medical records, supporting clinicians and external providers with essential information for ongoing patient care.
As a Health Information Officer, you play a key role in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of patient records. Your work ensures continuity of care, supports clinical decision-making, and upholds strict confidentiality standards. By accurately managing health data, you help safeguard patient safety and contribute to the smooth operation of Tasmania’s healthcare system.
The Role
- Analyse, collate, and prepare all clinical and related internal and external documentation into the approved health record in accordance with the AS 2828 Health Records and Agency policies, protocols, and guidelines.
- Methodically prepare and accurately enter data associated with patient information including reviewing, scanning, uploading, and maintaining clinical documentation, applying quality assurance processes and registering/updating patient demographics into the health information systems in a timely, and confidential manner.
- Undertake administrative and clerical duties including processing confidential patient health records, both digitised and paper based.
You will need
- Demonstrated experience with information systems and Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to work within a highly sensitive and technological health environment.
- Experience in administrative functions and the ability to undertake those duties efficiently and effectively within a hospital environment, together with knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines, and legislation and how they are used in the workplace.
- Ability to prioritise work to meet required objectives on time and demonstrating flexibility, efficiency, and accuracy to ensure quality assurance standards are maintained.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$68,854 to $73,947 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $43.38 to $46.59 per hour.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Skills in administrative functions including high-level data entry
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Wendy Gilmour
Supervisor Health Information Services
6166 7896
wendy.gilmour@ths.tas.gov.au
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