Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder

Bendigo Health Care Group; City of Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Salary packaging

Impactful role

Bendigo Health branding

Job summary

Bendigo Health invites applications for Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder in Bendigo. The role involves accurate clinical coding using ICD-10-AM and 3M software, data integrity audits, external data reporting and quality improvement initiatives within the Health Information Services team.

Hybrid working options and flexible hours are available, with ongoing full-time or part-time employment. You’ll contribute to digital health record projects, engage with clinical teams and benefit

Qualifications

• Accurate clinical coding using ICD-10-AM and 3M software.
• Routine data integrity audits and external data reporting.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and coding service functions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code clinical data using ICD-10-AM and 3M software.
• Conduct data integrity audits and external data reporting.
• Support transition to digital health record environment and participate in training.

Skills

ICD-10-AM

Clinical coding

Data integrity audits

External data reporting

Education

Diploma in Clinical Classification

Tools

3M software

Job description

Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder

Location: Bendigo

Work in an environment that offers:

• Hybrid working options and flexibility in hours to suit school schedules
• Generous annual leave entitlements and Salary Packaging to boost your take home pay
• An opportunity to make a real impact with a trusted name - Bendigo Health

The Position

Job Reference:4361

Position Title: Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder

Classification:JA5 - JB1

Salary per fortnight (exc. super):$3,159.20 - $3,989.40

Hours per fortnight: Upto 80 hours (Including an ADO every 4 weeks)

Employment Status:Ongoing Full Time or Part Time

Other requirements:2026 Flu Vaccination

Join our dedicated Health Information Services team as a Health Information Manager or a Clinical Coder with a Diploma (or equivalent) in Clinical Classification.

You will be involved in a broad range of activities, including accurate clinical coding using ICD-10-AM and 3M software, data integrity audits, external data reporting, and quality improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to other Clinical Coding Service functions, collaborate closely with clinical teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance, and support the transition to a digital health record environment.

As part of your development, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an in-house training program designed to build and consolidate your clinical coding skills in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Finance and Resources Division is responsible for financial functions, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring and analysis, together with our procurement, materials management and facilities management functions. The division also includes Health Information Services with key roles in medical record management, clinical documentation, freedom of information, and external data reporting requirements. These are essential non-clinical services providing high-quality support, advice, monitoring and compliance functions. The team are focussed on delivering the strategic vision within their responsibilities and on assisting the organisation operationally.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Need more information? Please contact Kerry-Anne Adair, Manager - Coding Services on 03 5454 8335 for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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