• Join a friendly, experienced and expanding team
• Largest not for profit private hospital group in Victoria
• Suitable for candidates who have recently completed clinical classification qualifications and looking to start their career in clinical coding
• Flexible working arrangements located at Epworth Eastern, Geelong or Richmond

The Role

We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated Health Information Managers/Clinical Coders to join our expanding Coding and Casemix team at Epworth HealthCare.

If you are looking to join the coding workforce, utilise and expand on your education in clinical classification and have a desire to actively contribute to a highly proficient Coding and Casemix Team, join us at Epworth HealthCare. 

The successful applicant/s will participate in a graduated approach to Epworth HealthCare’s Coding Induction Program. This will include both supported education and training by Epworth HealthCare’s Coding Educators as well as periods of independent live coding. They will be joining a dedicated and highly competent team of Health Information Managers/Clinical Coders.

The successful applicant/s will code from a scanned medical record and will strive for the achievement of high quality coded data, maintaining  compliance with reporting requirements, demonstrating a commitment to continued service improvement and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

We offer flexible working hours and arrangements, above award wage rates, attractive benefits including salary packaging as well as opportunities for professional development and career enhancement. 

Responsibilities of this position includes:

• Accurately codeing, indexing and groupping episodes using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards utilising 3M Codefinder software
• Ensuring all records are coded within specified timeframes
• Participating in quality and education activities including Internal Coding Audit processes
• Attending and actively participate at coding meetings and education sessions.

Skills & Experience

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Health Information Management or Certificate IV in Clinical Classification or equivalent (applicants who have completed the HIMAA coding course or equivalent will also be considered)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• A desire to learn and successfully demonstrate application of acquired learnings

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.

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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.