Health Information Manager/ Clinical Coder

Job Description:

Health Information Manager/Clinical Coding Positions Available

Do you have a passion for coding? 

Do you have an interest in data reporting?

Are you looking to work in a professionally supportive and progressive workplace?

Are flexible working arrangements important to you?

Our team is growing! An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Health Information Managers and Clinical Coders to join St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM).

• Permanent and fixed term part-time or full-time opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home

Your Role

• Accurately and efficiently code inpatient episodes to meet internal quotas and support external submissions.

• Participate in quality activities, monthly coding meetings, and ongoing professional development.

• Collaborate with your team to continuously improve coding standards and processes.

• Data reporting (VAED, VEMD or ESIS)

• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Classifications for this position will range from Health Information Manager Grade 1- 2 JA3 – JB1 ($74,172 - $103,724 per annum pro rata)

Why Choose SVHM?

Join this well-established team with a renewed focus on creating ‘the best place to work for outstanding people’ through SVHA People Strategy.  SVHM not only offers flexible work arrangements, but recognises wellbeing and work life balance; supporting individual arrangements that work best for both SVHM and our employees.

As one of Australia’s outstanding tertiary teaching hospitals, SVHM offers varied casemix complexity including neurosurgery, plastics, orthopaedics, respiratory, cardiothoracic, oncology, mental health and ICU.  Our coding team say this is one of the best parts of working at SVHM.

A commitment to continuous improvement, SVHM is also actively advancing education and technology to support our coding and audit work and progressing transition to Electronic Medical Record (EMR).  SVHM also uses Solventum Codefinder software, PICQ and RISQ to support our coding process.

You will be supported in your role by a friendly, experienced, supportive team of 30 HIMs/Clinical coders, coding educators and coding auditors.

Successful applicants will have opportunity to work remotely or from our lovely department on vibrant Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.

Your Contribution

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Health Information Management or recognised Clinical Coding qualification

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience tertiary hospital casemix

• Eligibility for full registration with the Health Information Management Association of Australia (desirable)

• Previous experience in statutory reporting (VAED, VEMD or ESIS)(desirable)

• Understanding of the Victorian Admitted Episode Dataset (VAED), Policy and Funding Guidelines and Criteria for Reporting (desirable)

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience in use of Solventum Codefinder software

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

​What We Offer

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Salary Packaging - increase your take home pay
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals, like webinars, short courses or HIMAA conferences
• Culture of continuous improvement
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. Our values, Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence — guide everything we do. We pride ourselves on being a workplace where outstanding people thrive, and being renowned for its compassionate care and commitment to excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Enquiries

Sally Bray
Senior Health Information Manager - Data and Digital Health
Phone 9231-6920
Email [email protected]

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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