Health Information Manager
Develop, test and improve systems used to record, store and distribute health records
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- What's it like to be a Health Information Manager?
- How to become a Health Information Manager
- Latest Health Information Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Health Information Managers
- Health Information Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Health Information Manager?
Health Information Managers are responsible for the collection and storage of public health records. They develop new systems and improve existing systems used in healthcare information collection and help ensure the medical, ethical and legal compliance of a healthcare system.
Tasks and duties
- Managing an organisation’s central health records systems.
- Designing and revising medical record forms.
- Planning and developing new health information management systems and procedures.
- Developing and implementing new policies and procedures for the collection, management and use of health information.
- Training others in the correct policies and procedures to be used in health information collection and management.
- Testing and revising existing health record services.
- Controlling the transfer of health service data to state health departments.
How to become a Health Information Manager
A bachelor degree in health science or a related field is usually required in order to become a Health Information Manager. It is also recommended to join the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA). Additional certifications may be required by some employers.
- 1.Complete a bachelor degree in health science or health information management. These courses are usually three or four years of full time study.
- 2.Consider completing postgraduate study, such as the Master of Health Information Management.
- 3.When eligible, join the HIMAA. You may be eligible for student membership while studying, with full membership becoming available upon graduation.
- 4.Some employers may also require that you obtain a Police Certificate, a Working with Children Check, and a First Aid Certificate.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Health Information Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Clinical Coding
Health Information Management
Health Information
ICD-10
Casemix
Health Information Services
Clinical Documentation
Diagnostic Related Groups
Medical Records
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Latest Health Information Manager reviews
4.0May 2021
Health Information Manager
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Health Information Management
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMedical Records
The good thingsvariery of work, good family friendly work hours
The challengesstaff management, speed and accuracy, team work
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4.0May 2021
Good, secure work, but has challenges
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Clinical Classification
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationClinical Coding
The good thingsA good secure profession, though very repetitive and autonomous. I enjoy it as it suits my personality and traits but can be boring and mentally exhausting. A good career but not overly exciting.
The challengesThe repetitive nature of work, every day is the same. It can mentally exhausting over long periods of time.
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