Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder

Join Peninsula Health's amazing Health Information Services Team
Develop your coding skills with our diverse Casemix and supportive structure
Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
Classification Range: HIM Grade 1, Year 1 (JA1) - Grade 2, Year 4 (JB1) *
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder is accountable for the provision of coded patient data, participating in quality improvement activities, combined with maintaining professional links within Peninsula Health.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
Excellent knowledge of clinical coding principles and standards
Understanding of the National Funding Model
Understanding of DH data reporting requirements ie VAED
Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent/higher qualification
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
Please refer to ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time. Selection Criteria Essential: Excellent knowledge of clinical coding principals and standards. Understanding of the National Funding Model. Understanding of DH data reporting requirements ie VAED. Understanding of DH Hospital Admission Policy. Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent/higher qualification.