• A customised induction program with ongoing support from Coding Educators and Auditors
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home
• Inclusive work place with collaborative engagement and opportunities for growth in your career pathway
• Opportunities available at Box Hill, Richmond or Geelong 

The Role

In this permanent role, based at either Richmond, Box Hill or Geelong (Waurn Ponds) you will be predominately responsible for accurately coding medical records in accordance with the Australian Coding Standards. Using 3M Codefinder, you will be exposed to a diverse Casemix including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Interventional Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Oncology, Obstetrics and Rehabilitation. 

You will make an impact by:

• Accurately coding episodes using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards as well relevant state, national and internal advice
• Ensuring all records are coded within specified time frames
• Maintaining compliance with reporting requirements
• Achieving high quality coded data
• Actively participate in training, quality and education activities

To be successful in this role…
You have a drive to expand your career and enhance your skill set.  You’re comfortable working autonomously as well as part of a team. You understand how your role impacts the financial sustainability of the organisation and demonstrate a commitment to continued service improvement.

You will have:

• Proven high quality coding skills
• An excellent knowledge of the Australian Coding Standards
• Relevant qualifications in Health Information Management or Clinical Coding
• Previous public or private health sector experience
• Experience with private sector funding models would be advantageous

At Epworth, everybody matters.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Above award rates
• Salary packaging benefits of $9,000p.a.
• Zero or reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
• Access to the largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Discounted private health insurance
• Internal benefits program including program discounted gym memberships, shopping, theatre, restaurants and sports ticket discounts

About Epworth.
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not for profit private hospital group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation at 11 locations across Melbourne and Geelong.  At Epworth, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Supported by world-class facilities, we integrate clinical practice with education and research in order to deliver outstanding patient care each and every day.

At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.   And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire/ Apply for this Position 
Sound interesting? To apply, click the APPLY button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Jessica Holliday (Site Manager HIS / Coding Manager - Group Operations) on (03) 5271 7758.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values.  We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in.  At Epworth, we care.