Job Description
National Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager-Casual
About The Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join our Health Information Services team in a Clinical Coding role. As an experienced Clinical Coder, you'll be part of St Vincent's Health Australia's Private Division, with the unique opportunity to support coding across our 10 private hospitals nationally.
This is a rewarding position during an exciting period of transformation, with the introduction of the Meditech EMR system on the horizon.
About You
You're a detail-oriented and motivated Clinical Coder who thrives in a agile healthcare environment and is passionate about coding quality and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately and promptly code patient separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Australian Coding Standards
Liaise with clinical and administrative staff to obtain necessary documentation for coding
Manage and prioritise your workload effectively
Participate in ongoing education, training, and quality improvement 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
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
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
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.
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If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Katherine Simunic, HIS Manager SVPHM for a confidential discussion on ************.
Closing Date
25 September *******:59pm
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📌 National Clinical Coder/Him-Casual (Warrnambool)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Warrnambool
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