Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
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).
You will also be offered opportunities to utilise your HIM / Coding knowledge and skills in conducting coding audits, coding education and clinical documentation activities.
The role is a permanent, full-time position, working with a friendly and professional team of Health Information Managers, who enjoy working together and learning from each other.
Your hours will be 80 hours per fortnight with an ADO every month.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Kathryn Baxter
Contact Number: 8559 7387
Email: Kathryn.Baxter@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday 28th November 2024
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Position Summary
• Responsible for timely and accurate ICD-10-AM coding of inpatient episodes
• Attendance at coding and casemix related meetings
• Involvement in coded data quality and audit activities
• Other HIM related activities supporting the management of Health information Services
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals
Classification or Salary Range
Health Information Manager Grade 1 or 2 (depending on experience)
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
| Internal |
• Senior Health Information Manager (Coding) |
| External |
• Department of Health and Human Services |
Education
Skills
| Essential Requirements | • Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, or, successful completion of an accredited clinical coding course • Significant experience coding with ICD-10-AM 11th Edition • Knowledge and proficiency in use of 3M Codefinder software • Excellent computer skills including experience using MS Office suite • Excellent communication skills • 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 |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Clinical Coding |
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| 2. Education |
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| 3. Quality Activities |
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| 4. Other HIM related activities |
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
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.