Clinical Coder

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for suitably qualified clinical coders to join our expanding team in permanent roles. This position is full-time/part-time ongoing. If successful, you would be based at either Dandenong Hospital or Monash Medical Centre, Clayton and have the flexibility to work remotely in addition to onsite. What we offer you: 

• The opportunity to expand your clinical coding skillset 

• A huge range of Casemix specialties across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults including Neonatology, Cardiothoracic, Obstetrics and Neurosurgery 

• Coding from an electronic medical record 

• Initial and ongoing training, guidance and support will be provided by our highly experienced Coding Advisor team. 

• Professional development forums 

• Other opportunities may be available e.g. Auditing roles 

• Potential to work remotely      

• Accrued Days Off (full time employees) 

• Staff benefits include salary packaging, staff gym, discounted health insurance and close to public transport 

About You

To be successful in this position, on a personal level you: 

• Have a keen interest in a career in clinical coding and a passion for learning and ongoing development of coding and associated skills 

• Are looking for the variety and challenge that comes from a diverse Casemix 

• Thrive working with a dedicated coding team within a fast-paced and dynamic environment 

You must have: 

• Bachelor of Health Information Management or Clinical Coder qualification and eligible for HIMAA registration 

• Ability to work both in an unsupervised self-directed environment and within a self-managed team 

• Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply 

• Relevant computer technical skills applicable to Clinical Coding Services 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills 

• Excellent time management skills 

• Exceptional attention to detail 

Desirable: 

• Previous coding experience in a health facility 

Applicants will be required to complete a coding test to assess coding competency as a component of the recruitment process. 

Monash Health is a great place to work 

Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay 

• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program 

• free vaccinations 

• private health insurance at discounted rates 

• health imaging services 

• + more 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Jessica Kearney, Clinical Coding & Casemix Manager on 0437 550 390.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 7th February, 2025.