Clinical Coder
Victorian Rehabilitation Hospitals
Full-Time Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Service team at The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre. We are offering a full-time role of 38 hours per week.
The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre is a 90 bed rehabilitation facility. It offers an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our specialties include multi-trauma, orthopaedics, stroke, cardiac, restorative, respiratory and pain management rehabilitation. Located in Glen Waverley on Springvale Road, the facility is within easy access to all Melbourne's main road network, with the added bonus of onsite parking.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Abstracting and allocating accurate clinical codes to inpatient episodes of care in an efficient and effective manner using ICD/ACHI/ACS.
- Liaising with clinical professionals to ensure clear and concise documentation to facilitate the accurate coding of inpatient data.
- Assisting and supporting the Chief Health Information Manager (CHIM) in all aspects of clinical coding, medical record management and related activities.
Essential requirements:
- On site attendance due to paper-based medical records
- Up to date knowledge and experience using ICD-10-AM including thorough knowledge of the Australian coding standards
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team member in a small team environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work within deadlines
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Desirable Requirements:
· Understanding of the private sector and billing requirements
· Minimum two years coding experience
· Experience with the WebPAS patient information system
Applications close: 18th June 2025
For further enquiries: Judy Mathieson - Chief Health Information Manager, Judy.Mathieson@healthscope.com.au
Leanne Hawke - Leanne.Hawke@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.