Alfred Health Trauma Registry Data Project Clerk

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term Part Time
• 48 hours per fortnight
• Classification: Grade 1

DEPARTMENT

The Trauma Registry is a trauma epidemiology, injury surveillance and performance monitoring program that has been operational since 2001. The Registry requires a Data Project Clerk to join the team for a fixed term of 6 months working 3 days a week. The short term project is to interrogate legacy records that are stored in the Trauma Registry database to identify and complete missing data; ensure that the legacy records meet inclusion criteria; and optimise data quality. The project will commence as soon as possible in the new year. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and medical procedures. Previous experience with navigating databases and health related data entry would be highly regarded. Attention to detail and diligence are essential. At the conclusion of the project the incumbent will have accrued a wealth of knowledge and experience in a unique environment.

POSITION

The Trauma Registry Data Clerk participates in the curation of the trauma dataset , of which the tasks thereof include but are not limited to data entry and data management. They will ensure that the records in the database meet inclusion criteria and will take responsibility for the quality and completeness of the data. Their professional agency and proven ability to meet time lines will contribute to the ongoing improvement of Registry operations. When working with all staff of the Trauma Unit, this person will require excellent interpersonal; problem solving; communication; organisational and time management skills. Diligence and commitment to the role are essential

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience with health related data entry and navigating databases
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook)
• In depth knowledge of body systems, medical terminology and common medical procedures
• Familiarity with medical records and clinical documentation

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and medical procedures. Previous experience with navigating databases and health related data entry would be highly regarded. Attention to detail and diligence are essential. At the conclusion of the project the incumbent will have accrued a wealth of knowledge and experience in a unique environment.

BENEFITS

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

For further information please contact: Jane Ford, Trauma Registry Manager p. 03 90762647

Applications close: 11pm Sunday, 8 January 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au