Health Information Manager

2 weeks ago


Footscray, Victoria, Australia Western Private Hospital Full time
1 x Part-Time 0.4 FTE (2 days a week)


We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HIM / Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services team working on-site at Western Private Hospital in Footscray.

About Us


Western Private Hospital (WPH) is a boutique private hospital servicing the West of Melbourne, with the provision of acute services, which has 68 inpatient beds.


WPHs facilities include four Operating Theatres, CSSD, Day Stay Unit, Day Oncology Unit, Eleanor Overnight Ward for CCU, HDU & Surgical patients, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Specialist Consulting Suites, Nuclear Medicine Department and supported by pathology, pharmacy, radiology and radiation therapy services.


This variety creates an excellent opportunity for our team to be dynamic, flexible and customer focused in addressing the unique needs of our patients.

About the Role

You will be predominately responsible for accurately coding medical records in accordance with Australian Coding Standards.

You will be processing confidential data, which is used for billing, morbidity collections, research, statistical analysis, management information systems, quality activities and case mix management including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) allocation.

The key responsibilities and duties for the role will include (but not be limited to):
Accurate and timely coding of medical records in accordance with Australian Coding Standards

Medico-legal requests processing

Extraction and submission of mandatory data reporting

ACHS Clinical Indicators Program extraction and submission


Reporting to the Health Information Services Manager this role plays an important part in supporting the HIS function as part of our small clinical coding team at WPH.

About You


To be successful in this role, you will have comprehensive clinical coding experience and be able to work well independently and collaboratively whilst having a strong focus on achieving team goals.

Your ability to maintain positive relationships and strong communication networks with all stakeholders and departments, ensuring all quality outcomes are achieved, is crucial.

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

HIM - Bachelor of Health Information Management &/or Master of Health Information Management or equivalent

Clinical Coder - Certificate or Diploma qualification or equivalent

Proven experience in clinical coding with knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI & ACS

Knowledge of Medico-Legal and Privacy Legislation and principles

High level proficiency in the use of MS Office (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of private sector funding models

Knowledge of WebPAS patient information system

Knowledge of Cyberquery reporting system

Experience in the extraction and submission of data to external parties

Benefits of Working at WPH include:
Great market and enterprise agreement competitive salary

Fantastic people and work environment with supportive management

Close to public transport and subsidized car parking

Access to a range of health & wellbeing initiatives, staff discounts and benefits

Requirements:

Everyone who joins Western Private Hospital

  • Must be vaccinated against COVID19, Influenza and provide proof of immunisation against, or immunity to, infectious diseases as required per the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic)
Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 6 months and evidence of Australian Residency / Full Working Rights

According to the role, WPH may require a Working With Children check

CLOSING DATE: 6th March 2023 (or earlier if position is filled)

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