• Flexible working arrangements located at Epworth Geelong, Richmond or Eastern
• Join a friendly, experienced and expanding team with coding educator support
• Largest not for profit private hospital group in Victoria

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated and dedicated Health Information Managers/Clinical Coders to join our expanding Coding and Casemix team, based at Epworth Geelong, Richmond or Eastern. 

This is a full time position however, part time opportunities may be avaliable.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Coding from a scanned medical record
• Accurately code, index and group episodes using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards utilising 3M Codefinder software
• Ensuring all records are coded within specified time frames
• Participation in quality and education activities including internal coding audit processes
• Attending and actively participating at coding meetings and education sessions.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Health Information Management or equivalent clinical coding qualification
• Extensive experience in coding specialities such as Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Interventional Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Oncology, Obstetrics and Rehabilitation.  
• A dedication for achieving high quality coded data, maintain compliance with reporting requirements
• Demonstrated a commitment to continued service improvement and have an ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• A willingness to participate in Epworth HealthCare’s Coding Induction Program tailored to your experience level
• Previous experience in either the public or private health sector as well as experience with private sector funding models would be advantageous.

To obtain more information please refer to the attached position description. 

Why join us at Epworth?

• Great casemix
• Support from team of coding auditors and educators
• Access to 3M Codefinder, Turbocoder, PICQ 8 and in house online education platform
• Scanned Medical Record (BOSSnet)
• Work life balance with flexible work arrangements including work from home opportunities
• Above award wages
• Salary packaging
• Staff recognition and reward
• Scholarship program, professional development opportunities and career enhancement
• Subsidised hospital excess / emergency fees, pathology, radiology , pharmacy and car parking

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is a world-class, not-for-profit, private health care group dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing the best possible care. Across our eight locations patients and staff have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and procedural technology, world-class theatres and equipment and benefit from the extensive teaching and research occurring at Epworth every day.

The Epworth Difference is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience, Epworth is for those with the ambition to get better, give the best possible care and lead their field.

Epworth is a great choice for staff who want to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment.

Enquiring about and Applying for this Position

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description.

Direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

Applications must be submitted online – to apply for this position click Apply Now

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and a valid Working with Children Check provided by the applicant.

Note: Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.