Clinical Coder/Health Information Manager

Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager

• Casual flexible hours that can be arranged around your lifestyle
• Work from anywhere in Australia
• Friendly and supportive team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Health Information Services team in a clinical coding role. In this rewarding opportunity, you will join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Private Division team as an experienced Clinical Coder with the opportunity to work across our 10 private hospitals nationally. It’s an exciting time to be joining SVHA with the soon to be introduced Meditech EMR.


Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Accurate and timely coding of separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards as well as relevant state and national advice
• Liaise with relevant staff to obtain additional information required to perform accurate coding
• Be able to manage and prioritise own work
• Actively participate in education, training and quality activities.

WHY WORK FOR SVHA?

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

About You
You will be a highly organised and process driven individual. Critical to this role is a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and efficient time management skills.

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification
• High level, practical knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
• Minimum two years coding experience
• Experience with private sector funding models would be desirable but not essential
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage internal stakeholders and team members
• A strong level of computer literacy/knowledge

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au


We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.


St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.


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 (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).


SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.


HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?


If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Katherine Simunic, HIS Manager SVPHM for a confidential discussion on 03 9411 7696.



CLOSING DATE: 23 Feb 2025

*Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight .