Health Information Managers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• Plan and develop health information systems for various types of health care facilities including
• computerised patient identification systems coding and analysis of diseases and procedures
• and the design of health record forms.
• Revise and test the effectiveness of existing health information record services in hospitals and
• other health care facilities.
• Develop and implement new policies and procedures for handling health information in
• accordance with professional ethics institutional requirements and relevant legislation including
• the Freedom of Information Act.
• Select supervise and manage staff.
• Instruct health record service and other staff in the policies and procedures associated with the
• control use and retrieval of health information.
• Develop in-service training programs for health record and other health professional staff.
• Control the transfer of relevant health service activity data to state health departments.
• Perform management functions such as workplace design financial planning budgetary
• control quality assurance activities and selection of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in medical research and health care projects.

Are you interested in helping people improve their health? Do you enjoy caring for others? Perhaps you would like to assist people experiencing a disability, or are keen to get involved in the wellness industry. If you are intrigued by these possibilities, a job in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector may be for you.The Health Care and Social Assistance industry encompasses a diversity of occupations, ranging from fields such as dental hygiene, optometry, pharmacy, disability services, mental health and aged-care, to fitness training, sports science, lifestyle coaching and nutrition.The Health Training Package offers over 75 Vocational and Training (VET) qualifications, so if you’re interested in health you’ll probably find an occupation and qualification to suit you!Don’t forget it’s possible to begin your Health Care and Social Assistance career by training for VET qualifications to start with before possibly working your way up to a University Degree.The Health Care and Social Assistance sector has experienced strong growth in the last ten years, making it one of Australia’s largest employers and the growth is forecast to continue, so jobs in this industry are expected to be plentiful. Check out the list of qualifications below.

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