Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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About Us 

This position is responsible for the clinical coding of health records across all the sites of Monash Health utilising the latest edition of the ICD-10-AM to the agreed quantity and quality within DHHS timelines. The position requires the incumbent to be an active and participative member of the Monash Health Clinical Coding Services Team undertaking other various coding related tasks as required.   

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 and renumeration will be based on experience, qualifications and skill set. If successful, you would be based with the Monash Medical Centre Coding team and have the flexibility to work remotely in addition to onsite. 

Key result areas: 

• Timely and accurately coding of health records to meet DHHS timelines  

• Maintain currency of clinical coding knowledge   

• Continuous improvement of coding accuracy  

• Maintain coding quantity and quality as per KPIs 

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)

All candidates will be required to sit a coding test.

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

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.