About the role
The Senior Health Informatics Officer is responsible for supporting Health Informatics activities including patient administration system management and support, patient record forms design and management and provision of project management, support and training for new system implementations as part of the e Health agenda.
The Health Informatics Officer will provide support to the Director Clinical Health Information Services in clinical information system governance, data quality audits, the development and delivery of training and education around data quality and new system implementations within the Caboolture Hospital directorate.
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:

• Provide support to the Manager, Health Informatics in the management, maintenance and data quality reporting of relevant systems including the Patient Administration System (e.g. HBCIS), Enterprise Discharge Summary (EDS), The Viewer (TV), QFlow, Message Media, ESM, ie MR and My Health Record to ensure the accuracy, timeliness and quality of patient and related data, including maintenance of relevant procedures and other HIS resources and provision of support and training of clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Actively support the Manager, Health Informatics in the project management and implementation of an electronic medical record as part of the Department of Health and Metro North Hospital and Health Service initiatives; and assist in the development and coordination of change management processes required for e Health systems implementations.
• Participate in the coordination of the collection and reporting of performance data for HIS supported systems including EDS, STS, The Viewer and the Patient Administration Management System (e.g. HBCIS).
• Provide support in quality improvement processes and audit mechanisms for the information systems to ensure these systems deliver required objectives (for health care providers, corporate reporting, funding requirements etc.), including regular quality data audits and analysis to ensure data integrity.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of developments and provide advice within Caboolture Hospital in the development, implementation and maintenance of all current and future patient information management system.

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.
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.
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