Together we develop Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future

We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe’s leading university hospital by 2032. Together with patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in Västra Götaland. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We provide healthcare locally and regionally, but also highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchanges nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify everyday life at the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and effective care of the highest quality.

Description

Archives and information structure is a support function at Sahlgrenska University Hospital responsible for lifecycle management of the authority's public documents.

The unit's services include requirements specification, archiving, digitization, information retrieval, confidentiality assessment, disclosure of public documents, and advisory services.

In the Journal group, we offer an opportunity to work with important societal issues in a developing and stimulating environment where you will work independently and together with wonderful colleagues.

We are now looking for a committed and structured case officer who wants to be part of our team and contribute to a legally secure and efficient handling of the disclosure of medical records within the healthcare sector and for research purposes.

Responsibilities

As an archive case officer, you will search for and assess the confidentiality of medical records prior to disclosure. The work involves phone contact with private individuals, authorities, healthcare providers, and other private actors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of decision-making materials
• Application of legislation, such as the Health and Medical Services Act (HSL) and the Patient Data Act (PDL).
• Documentation and record-keeping in our case management systems and healthcare administrative systems.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, structured, and has good administrative skills. You enjoy working independently but also have an easy time collaborating with others.

Furthermore, you are solution-oriented and analytical, which allows you to understand complex issues and find the right way forward. You enjoy handling multiple cases simultaneously and have the ability to prioritize your work effectively.

Since the position involves contact with both healthcare providers and patients, we seek someone with good communication skills and a strong sense of service. You can handle sensitive cases in a professional and empathetic manner, showing understanding for individuals' varying needs and situations.

As we are an archive operation that handles both digital and physical documents, it is important that you have a good understanding of document management, information security, and relevant regulations. You are meticulous in your work and have an interest in ensuring that information is handled correctly and made accessible according to applicable legislation.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability in the appointment process.

Requirements

• Degree from a university or college, or you are in your final year studying political science, social work, law, or another area deemed suitable by the employer.
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• A correct and clear use of language.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite.

Meritorious

• Experience in administrative work, case handling, or investigation of public documents, preferably within healthcare, government, region, or other public sector.
• Good knowledge of laws and regulations within the healthcare sector, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the principle of public access.
• Experience working in healthcare administrative systems, such as Melior, Obstetrix, Elvis, Barium.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and work in a structured manner.

The positions are temporary for one year.

Warm welcome with your application!

About Västra Götaland Region

The Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for all. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland.

The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should have basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things.

The Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in a state of readiness.

If you want to know more about the Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link here (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation here (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).

Application

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