Clinical Coder - Part-Time

10w2 months ago

St Vincent's Health Australia

Fitzroy, AU · Part-time · A$75,000 – A$95,000

About this role

Join St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne, part of Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider. Serve something greater in a flexible part-time Clinical Coder role within the dynamic Health Information Services team. Report to the Victorian HIS Operations Manager for accurate clinical data abstraction and coding.

Conduct timely coding of separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and Australian Coding Standards from patient records. Liaise with clinicians to obtain additional documentation ensuring coding accuracy. Manage and prioritise workload to meet key performance targets effectively.

Work in a supportive, high-performing team culture at East Melbourne, close to public transport and amenities. Contribute to a values-based organisation committed to compassion, integrity and excellence. Enjoy a mission-driven environment focused on building better care together.

Actively participate in ongoing education, audits and quality improvement initiatives. Thrive in an analytical role emphasising data integrity and continuous learning. Advance your career in acute healthcare coding with varied casemix.

Requirements

Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification
Minimum 2 years’ experience coding in an acute healthcare setting with varied casemix
Strong working knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
Experience with private sector funding models (desirable)
Proficiency with coding software such as 3M Codefinder or WebPAS (desirable)
Excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills
Commitment to confidentiality, data integrity and continuous learning

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely coding of separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and Australian Coding Standards
Abstract and code clinical data from patient records
Liaise with clinicians and other staff to gather additional documentation required for coding accuracy
Manage and prioritise workload to meet key performance targets
Actively contribute to ongoing education, audits and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

Salary packaging options – pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
Discounted gym membership via Fitness Passport
Workplace giving through our Give4Good program
Flexible working arrangements and option to purchase additional leave
Staff discounts on hospital admissions across all SVHA Private Hospitals
Values-based, mission-driven organisation committed to compassion, integrity and excellence