Information officer Jobs in Hamilton, ON

Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with an ADO)

Part time hours will be considered

Classification : HS2 to HS3 depending on experience

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work / life balance. To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit https : / / wdhs.net / v2 / home / careers / community-information /

Living in the Southern Grampians you can enjoy the nearby Grampians National Park, beaches & wineries.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leaders who are true to our values of I ntegrity, I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R espect and E mpathy.

About The Role

An opportunity exists in our Health Information Services Department for a motivated person with excellent customer service to join our team.

The Health Information Services (HIS) - Data Officer is an integral team member of the Heath Information Services department who focuses on managing and improving the quality of health data and compliance with policy within WDHS.

The Health Information Services Data Officer reports directly to the Manager of Health Information Services.

Duties Include

• Responsible for reporting of VEMD, VAED, AROC and ANZICS data whilst ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Manage the WDHS PRODA account
• Submit data for the Victorian Healthcare Experience Survey
• Manage the provision of patient information (internally and externally)
• Manage Freedom of Information requests (with guidance from the Manager of HIS)
• Assistance with medical record forms design / formatting for other departments
• Staff Education on the use of the electronic medical record, TrakCare
• Undertake user acceptance testing for amendments to the electronic medical record, TrakCare
• Ensure that the confidentiality protocols and privacy principles of the Health Records Act and Privacy and Data Protection Act are always maintained.
• Deputise for the Manager of HIS, as required
• Other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager of HIS.

The successful applicant will need to be a team player and enjoy working with other departments within the organisation. Confidentiality protocols & privacy principles of the Health Records and Privacy and Data Protection Acts are required to be maintained at all times.

For more details take a look at our Position Description.

Closing Date : Sunday 22 June 2025

Proposed Interview Date : Week commencing Monday 23 June 2025

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.

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