Julie Hobbs
Crafers,SA
Summary
Manager, Clinical Analysts Digital Health SA Clinical Information Systems Clinical Analyst, Content EMR Project – Clinical Content Clinical Analyst EMR Project – PAS Practice Manager Flinders Medical Centre – Endoscopy Unit Administration Manager Ashford Hospital ACHA Health
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Clinical Analysts
Digital Health SA – Clinical Information Systems
01.2021 - Current
- The Manager, Clinical Analysts is accountable for managing the program of work associated with the analysis and construction of Patient Administration System (PAS) and Clinical Content domains of the Sunrise EMR application. The Manager, Clinical Analysts will manage the work and coordinate teams of clinical analysts, who will be providing detailed specific PAS and clinical domain knowledge, for the analysis, planning, design, build, implementation and optimisation of the Sunrise EMR application that supports clinical service delivery and clinical and administrative workflow innovation throughout SA Health Hospitals.
Clinical Analyst – Clinical Content
SA Heath - EMR Project
01.2018 - 01.2021
- The Clinical Analyst, Clinical Content and Clinical Analyst, PAS are accountable for providing a high-level advice and expertise into the planning, design, build, implementation and operationalization of the Sunrise EMR clinical content and PAS across SA Health. The Clinical Analyst plays an integral role and has detailed knowledge of the specific clinical care service domain which will inform the role functional and operational requirements for the Sunrise EMR. The Clinical Analyst will also identify opportunities for improved workflow based on improved information management capabilities presented by the Sunrise EMR application.
Practice Manager
FMC Endoscopy Unit
01.2008 - 01.2015
- The Endoscopy Unit Practice Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the administration function and its staff within the Endoscopy Unit inclusive of the SCOOP and CPI areas. This role plays an integral role within the unit to ensure an effective and efficient workplace for all administrative staff, maintaining a team spirited and supportive culture within a busy environment; Provides and supervises a customer focused reception service for all patients, families, clinical staff and other departments of the organisation; Manages a patient bookings system and a Medicare online billing service for all participating consultants within the Endoscopy Unit.
Education
Diploma - Business Management & Human Resources
TAFE SA
Certificate IV - Business Frontline Management
CPE National Pty Ltd
Skills
- Complex engagement with Clinical Information Systems stakeholders
- Management of major change initiatives
- Managing customer expectations for timely delivery of requested changes
- Provides clear leadership and direction to team members
- Team focused and positive influencer
- Executive 360-degree experience with HR
- Complex analytical capabilities in problem solving/resolving issues
- Identifies opportunities to improve work practice and efficiencies
- Fostered close working relationships with clinical leadership and peers both internal and external
- Working in a fast-paced environment characterised by complexity, digital strategy, transformation, innovation and change
- Manages a complex 24/7 support model for Sunrise EMR SA Health stakeholders and end users
- Liaises with all stakeholders on Sunrise EMR standardisation, design and technical capabilities
Certification
- Critical Skills for Experienced Leaders
- Mental Health & Resilience for personal Wellbeing and Performance
- Clinical Documents Altera Health Training
- Aware Note Altera Health Training
- Fundamentals Project Management, IPAA
Affiliations
- Member of the EMR Standardisation Steering Committee
- Member of the EMR Urgent Committee
TESTIMONIAL
- Provided by Katie Maiolo, Networks Program Director, Commission on Excellence and Innovation.
- I have had the pleasure of working with Julie Hobbs across multiple organisations over the years, where she has consistently held leadership roles. In both settings, she brought strength, clarity, and consistency to her position as a manager; her presence has always been marked by professionalism, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to both people and outcomes.
- Julie leads with clarity and purpose and brings out the best in those around her. She fosters inclusive team environments, maintains high standards, and is deeply committed to delivering quality outcomes. Her communication skills, emotional intelligence, and collaborative spirit make her a natural connector within teams and across departments.
- Beyond her professional strengths, Julie brings genuine care, resilience, and a strong moral compass to everything she does. Her ability to lead through change, support her team, and contribute strategically to broader organisational goals makes her an asset to any company.
- I highly recommend Julie for any future opportunity.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Manager, Clinical Analysts manages the program of work associated with the analysis and construction of Patient Administration System (PAS) and Clinical Content domains of the Sunrise EMR application.
- Clinical Analyst provides high level advice and expertise into planning design, build, implementation and optimisation of Sunrise EMR Content and PAS domains; component of the Sunrise EMR System across SA Health Hospitals.
- Manage and maintain the HR function for all staff within the hospital, manage and maintain staffing roster and leave management for all clerical staff within the department.
- Comprehensive experience working in multidisciplinary team environments and autonomously within the Private & Public Health Sector, Human Resource, Reception, Administration & Financial Management roles.
- Commitment to the provision of high-quality customer service through continuous evaluation of services and the development of change strategies.
- Undertake projects within the department as required.
- Strong and effective working relationships with staff at all levels and in all disciplines within and outside of the organisation.
- Extensive experience in reviewing and developing business processes, financial and administrative guidelines and implementing change.
- Involvement in a range of projects including the planning and implementation of a new patient information management system PiMS throughout 4 hospitals within ACHA Health.
- Sound knowledge of a wide range of patient information systems. Sunrise EMR, OASIS, ORMIS, HR21, PAGEUP, ALM, Marval, Proact, HIMAS, IBA and PiMS
- Commitment to the provision of ongoing staff development, education & OH&S issues.
- Sound knowledge of the EBA and or Awards applicable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health insurance contracts, all aspects of DRG funding, Private Practice, Medicare bulk billing and patient billing.
- Negotiate and liaise with private health insurers, patients and carers with the aim of resolving issues.
Timeline
Manager, Clinical Analysts
Digital Health SA – Clinical Information Systems
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Analyst – Clinical Content
SA Heath - EMR Project
01.2018 - 01.2021
Practice Manager
FMC Endoscopy Unit
01.2008 - 01.2015
Diploma - Business Management & Human Resources
TAFE SA
Certificate IV - Business Frontline Management
CPE National Pty Ltd