Data Quality Analyst
Drive data integrity and improve patient care as a Data Quality Analyst with NSLHD, ensuring accurate, reliable information within the eMR through audits, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 December 2026 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $1601.32 - $1639.18 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671384
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You will feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Health Information Services - Northern Beaches Hospital.
What you'll be doing
The Data Quality Analyst is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of patient data in eMR via data quality audits, education, and reporting, with the primary focus on:
- Document imaging, including PDF Upload
- Data correction of GP details, admission dates or encounters
- Report and follow up on incomplete discharge referrals and unsigned power notes and power forms
- eMR access and alerts audits
- Management of eMR documentation errors reported by users
- Conduct HIS clinical documentation audits and collate and report all aspects of clinical documentation audits
The position is expected to undertake independent decision making and problem solving and possess well developed communication skills to develop procedures in accordance with their role and responsibilities in consultation with the HIS Manager, to ensure Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Quality standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in eMR data quality management, including document imaging, data extraction, and conducting digital and spot-check audits to ensure accurate patient and encounter information.
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret health data, identify trends and documentation issues, and prepare clear audit reports with timely escalation and recommendations for improvement.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience providing education, supporting compliance, and collaborating across clinical and administrative teams to improve data quality and processes.
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For role related queries or questions contact Eva Zhang on Eva.Zhang1@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 10 July 2026
