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Health Information Manager Clinical Coder

Reference Number:  2091
Category:  Administration and support
Department:  HIS

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives 

 

Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder 

  • Permanent Full Time or Part Time Positions available  

  • Work for one of Australia's leading health services 

  • Friendly and supportive team environment 

 

The Clinical Coding Service at Austin Health is looking for experienced Health Information Managers / Clinical Coders to join our expanding Clinical Coding Service to fill new Full Time and Part Time positions.   

In 2023 we moved to new office space on Mount Street Heidelberg with convenient access to Heidelberg Station, Burgundy Street shopping precinct and a private carpark. We have restructured our service to include three Senior Health Information Manager – Team Leaders who, in addition to the Coding Manger and Grade 3 staff, provide leadership, support and guidance to the Coding Team. We offer flexible work arrangements including ADOs and working from home days.  

 

About the position:   

  • Accurate and efficient coding of inpatient separations using ICD-10-AM 12th edition   

  • Participate in Coding Audits  

  • Participate in the Education program delivered by Senior Health Information Managers  

  • Ensure internal and external data submission timeframes are met  

  • Optimise coding quality by participating in and taking responsibility for continuous quality improvement strategies and audits   

  • Maintain current knowledge of developments in all aspects of health Information management   

 

About you: 

  • Health Information Management degree or Clinical Coder certification   

  • Eligibility for full membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia  

  • Demonstrated coding skills using ICD-10-AM 12th edition and a good understanding of Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)   

  • A commitment to Austin Health values  

  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload  

  • Knowledge of medical record systems including computer systems   

  • Ability to work well in a large team working across hybrid work environment  

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills; and problem-solving skills  

  • Minimum of one year coding in a tertiary hospital environment   

 

Our benefits  

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:  

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging  

  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program  

  • Mentoring and career development opportunities  

  • Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists 

 

 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.  We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

  

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

  

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Emily Currie - emily.currie@austin.org.au 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: 2 March 2025 

 

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