Job Description:

Do you have a passion for coding?  Do you have an interest in data reporting? Are you wanting to work in a professionally supportive and progressive workplace? Are flexible working arrangements important to you?

Our team is growing! An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Health information Managers and Clinical Coders to join St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM).

• Permanent part time or full time opportunities!

• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home

• Classification and salary will be negotiated based on applicant experience

About the Health Information Services Team:

Join this well-established team with a renewed focus on creating ‘the best place to work for outstanding people’ through SVHA People Strategy.  SVHM not only offers flexible work arrangements, but recognises wellbeing and work life balance; supporting individual arrangements that work best for both SVHM and our employees.

As one of Australia’s outstanding tertiary teaching hospitals, SVHM offers varied case mix complexity including neurosurgery, plastics, orthopaedics, respiratory, cardiothoracic, oncology, mental health and ICU.  Our coding team say this is one of the best parts of working at SVHM.

A commitment to continuous improvement, SVHM is also actively advancing education and technology to support our coding and audit work and progressing transition to Electronic Medical Record (EMR).  SVHM also uses 3M Codefinder software, PICQ and RISQ to support our coding process.

You will be supported in your role by a friendly, experienced, supportive team of 27 HIMs/Clinical coders, coding educators and coding auditors. Successful applicants will have opportunity to work remotely or from our lovely department on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 

• Clinical coding

• Data reporting

• Ad hoc audits

• Ad hoc projects as required

Classifications for this position will range from Health Information Manager Grade 1- 2 (depending on experience) JA3 – JB1 ($72,716 - $101,691 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Health Information Management or recognised Clinical Coding qualification

• Eligibility for full registration with the Health Information Management Association of Australia (desirable)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience tertiary hospital casemix (desirable)

• Understanding of the Victorian Admitted Episodes Dataset (VAED), the Policy and Funding Guidelines and the VAED Criteria for Reporting (desirable)

• Understanding of the Victorian Emergency Minimum Dataset (VEMD) (desirable)

• Understanding of the Elective Surgery Information System (ESIS) (desirable)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience in use of 3M Codefinder software

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
• If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected] and include the JR Number

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Enquiries

Brooke Phyland

Manager, Health Information Services

Phone 9231 6902

Email [email protected]

Contact Details:

Brooke Phyland, Manager - Health Information Services 03 9231 6902

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

14 January 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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