National Clinical Coder/HIM-Casual

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted gym membership

Flexible work hours

Opportunity for additional leave

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Melbourne is seeking a detail-oriented National Clinical Coder for a casual role. The position involves coding for patient separations and liaising with clinical staff to ensure accuracy. Applicants need a Bachelor's in Health Information Management and at least 2 years of coding experience. The role offers flexibility and the chance to be part of a supportive team focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years coding experience required.
• Experience with private sector funding models preferred.
• Strong computer literacy necessary.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code patient separations using ICD-10-AM.
• Liaise with staff to obtain documentation for coding.
• Manage workload effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

ICD-10-AM coding

Knowledge of Australian Coding Standards

Education

Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification

Job description

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Job Description:

National Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager-Casual

• Casual, flexible hours – work arrangements that suit your lifestyle
• Work from anywhere in Australia – enjoy true location flexibility
• Join a friendly and supportive team committed to professional growth and collaboration
  
  

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Health Information Services team in a Clinical Coding role. As an experienced Clinical Coder, you’ll be part of St Vincent’s Health Australia’s Private Division, with the unique opportunity to support coding across our 10 private hospitals nationally.

This is a rewarding position during an exciting period of transformation, with the introduction of the Meditech EMR system on the horizon.

About You

You’re a detail-oriented and motivated Clinical Coder who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment and is passionate about coding quality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly code patient separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Australian Coding Standards
• Liaise with clinical and administrative staff to obtain necessary documentation for coding
• Manage and prioritise your workload effectively
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and quality improvement activities
  
  

WHY WORK FOR SVHA?

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
  
  

About You

You will be a highly organised and process driven individual. Critical to this role is a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and efficient time management skills.

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification
• High level, practical knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
• Minimum two years coding experience
• Experience with private sector funding models would be desirable but not essential
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage internal stakeholders and team members
• A strong level of computer literacy/knowledge
  
  

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail].

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Katherine Simunic, HIS Manager SVPHM for a confidential discussion on 03 9411 7696.

Closing Date:

25 September 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

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