Job no: 913866
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Information/Communication Technology
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Regional Executive - EMR Implementation, Port Lincoln
* Salary: ASO4 $76,561 to $80,256 p.a. + Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Temporary Full time position (up to 31 December 2025)
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
Overview
Are you skilled in data management and passionate about maintaining the integrity of health information? Join our supportive and innovative team as the PMI Data Integrity Coordinator, and play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality patient care across the Eyre and Far North region.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and update the Patient Master Index (PMI) for 11 hospitals and health sites, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of client data through regular auditing, monitoring, and verification.
* Coordinate data corrections, merging duplicate registrations, and addressing queries related to demographic data and registration within the EMR (Sunrise).
* Extract, generate, and analyse reports to monitor data integrity, initiate prompt actions for identified issues, and process deaths and notifications, matched with Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages.
* Provide expert technical support and advice to administrative and health information staff regarding the Patient Administration System and PMI/EMPI matters.
* Support data migration and integration efforts as EFNLHN transitions to EMR platforms, liaising with internal and external partners.
* Deliver education and training to staff on best practice guidelines for data management and registration standards, assisting with quality improvement across sites.
* Contribute to departmental, organisational, and state-wide strategies for optimum data quality and compliance with relevant health information policies.
About You
* Demonstrated experience in extracting, analysing, and correcting data within hospital or health service environments.
* Experience with patient administration systems and electronic medical records, especially Sunrise EMR and MS Excel.
* Strong analytic, investigative, and problem-solving skills with capacity to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
* High-level attention to confidentiality, information security, and privacy standards.
* A collaborative approach, able to work across teams and provide constructive feedback and education to staff.
* Understanding of health information standards, relevant legislation, and workflow in health data environments.
Desirable
* Qualifications in health information, IT, database administration, or data analytics.
* Experience with Chiron PAS, Country Data Warehouse, Power BI, or similar data management and analytics tools.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join Us
* Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
* Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 913866
Enquiries
Michelle Baldwin
Position: EMR Acute Site PAS Lead (Administration Lead)
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Application Closing Date
29 August week close PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
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Advertised: 22 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time