Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGERS / CLINICAL CODERS
- 2x Ongoing, Full-Time roles, 80 hours per fortnight, monthly ADOs and 5 weeks annual leave
- 1x Ongoing, Part-Time role, 40 hours per fortnight, with flexibility of working days
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 important 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.
Our Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
- Flexible, hybrid working practices
Applicants for this role should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae 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 profile.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Anupa Bhandari, Coding Services Manager
Contact Number: (03) 8559 7403
Email: Anupa.Bhandari@petermac.org
Applications Close: Sunday 15th June 2025
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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 is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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.