Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Monash Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 65149
An exciting opportunity exists for Health Information Management Students and qualified Clinical Coders to join our expanding team on a fixed term to cover Parental Leave. These positions are part-time commencing in March 2024 up until April 2025. 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
Professional development forums
Potential to work remotely
Staff benefits include salary packaging, staff gym, discounted health insurance and close to public transport
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 or at a minimum HIMAA student 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
In 2022 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
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents
Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
