Health Information Manager

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term – Full time (80 hours per fortnight + ADO) until June 2025 (parental leave cover)
• Located at The Alfred, 541 St Kilda Road
• New Graduates are welcome to apply
• Health Information Manager (HIM) Grade 1-2 (depending on experience)

Department Summary

Alfred Health has entered an exciting era with the recent implementation of 3M 360 Encompass System to integrate and automate clinical documentation integrity (CDI), medical records clinical coding and performance monitoring across all Alfred Health facilities. This  advanced technology will enable Alfred Health to improve, query and monitor documentation for optimal coded data, increasing coding productivity, appropriate DRG capture and reimbursement, and actionable data to support the improvement of patient outcomes.

The Role 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder with a passion for coding to join our Coding & Casemix Services Team. 

• Only required to code a simple casemix
• On-site training provided
• Flexible work environment (including working from home)
• Support of a great team of Senior Health Information Managers, Health Information Managers/Clinical Coders

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management or other equivalent qualification and eligibility for full membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia  
• Current knowledge in ICD-10-AM, ACS, VAED reporting, National Funding Model
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work without supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
• Eligible for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a clinical coding role, ideally with exposure to a diverse casemix
• Knowledge/experience with using an electronic medical record (EMR) and Cerner applications
• Knowledge/experience with using iPM (patient administration system)

Benefits 

• Salary Packaging 
• Discount Health Insurance 
• Car Parking (subject to availability) 
• Onsite Gym 
• Child care services 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Close to public transport

Please ensure you address the Key Selection criteria in your application. 

Applications close at 11 pm Sunday, 19th May 2024

If you have any questions about the role please contact Janice Yeung, Manager- Coding & Casemix Services on [email protected] or Linda Donnelly, Health Information Manager - Audit & Education Lead at [email protected]

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.    

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au