Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder
Up to $70,****** (JA2) – $103,****** (JB1) base salary per annum + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
Attractive salary packaging opportunities are available
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the role
As a member of the Health Information Management led Coding Services team, you will primarily be responsible for the accurate and timely coding of patient records utilising ICD-10-AM, the Department of Health Admission Criteria requirements, and the Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
In addition to this significant task, you will be offered opportunities to work with clinical & research champions working with health data, as well as utilising your knowledge and skills in conducting audits, education and clinical documentation activities related to health information data.
All members of the clinical coding team are set up to work from home once internal training is completed, and all staff work a hybrid of on site and at home hours.
All clinical coding is conducted exclusively using our Epic Electronic Medical Record, which is a shared record across the four Parkville Precinct health services.
As such, there is significant interaction with the other health services and the central EMR team, and opportunities to be involved in ongoing development and use of the record across the precinct.
Position Summary
Deliver timely and accurate ICD-10-AM coding for inpatient episodes in line with Australian Coding Standards
Contribute to data management, quality improvement initiatives, and coding audit activities




Liaise effectively with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to clarify documentation and ensure accurate data capture and integrity
Key Relationships
Internal
Coding Services Manager
Health Information Services Management team
Senior Health Information Managers
Other Health Information Managers
Other Health Information Services staff
Digital Health & Innovation program team members
Business Intelligence and Analytics team members
Clinical & Research staff
External
Department of Health and Human Services
Victorian Cancer Registry
Other HIM/Coders within the Parkville Precinct
Skills
Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, or successful completion of an accredited clinical coding course, with significant experience coding with ICD-10-AM 13th Edition
An interest in digital health and the use of coded data
Knowledge and proficiency in use of 3M Codefinder software
Highly developed problem‐solving skills that lead to positive outcomes
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet internal and external timelines / targets
High attention to detail
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Desirable Requirements
Experience in analysing an electronic medical record (EMR) for coding purposes
Previous experience using a patient administration system
Key Accountabilities
Clinical Coding: Ensure clinical coding is accurate and completed within stipulated time frames; ensure current Australian Coding Standards are adhered to
Education:



Involvement in patient information documentation education of clinicians and other health professionals to support clinical coding and data integrity; attendance and contribution to in‐house and external coding education sessions
Quality Activities: Adherence to, and involvement in, quality audit activities and timelines; attendance and contribution to quality related health service meetings as required
Other HIM related activities: Involvement in other HIM related activities as agreed with Manager, Health Information Services
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.
Applicants for this role should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Contact Number
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Applications Close: *****pm Wednesday 9 September ****.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria.
We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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📌 Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne