Remote Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager

Latrobe Regional Hospital
    Published
    03/05/2022
    Location
    10 Village Avenue, Traralgon, Australia
    Job Type
    Part-Time
    Reference No.
    15775
    Pay Rate
    $40.08 - $42.19
    State
    VIC
    Application Close Date
    2022/05/23
    Contact Title
    Health Information Manager
    Contact Name
    Ellie Knight
    Contact Email
    EDevlin@lrh.com.au
    Contact Phone
    03 5173 8501

    Description

    Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager

    Latrobe Regional Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager to join the Health Information Unit team on a Part Time On Going Basis.

    Reporting to the Health Information Unit Manager this role plays an important role inundertaking remote or onsite accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical coding across Latrobe Regional Hospital and assist in maintaining an effective and efficient Health Information Unit thereby contributing to the quality of patient care.

    The successful applicant will:

    • Contribute and assist with the Clinical Coding of records to meet National Centre in Classification of Health (NCCH) and NSQHS (standard 1)
    • Work as a part of a colaborative clinical coding team

    “IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of Vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.”

    Why work for LRH?

    A leading Gippsland employer, Latrobe Regional Hospital is Gippsland's specialist referral and trauma centre located 150km east of Melbourne. We are a purpose-built teaching hospital caring for a population of more than 260,000 people.Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency, intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

    We offer:

    • A friendly and supportive team
    • High quality patient care
    • A collaborative and innovative working environment
    • Modern Facilities
    • Electronic Medical Records

    Our unique difference:

    • Regional lifestyle opportunities
    • Access to excellent schools, health and transport services
    • Generous salary packaging benefits, paid parental leave and flexible working conditions
    • Expanding specialist services with future redevelopments & expansions

    Our commitment to you:

    LRH is recognized as a leading learning hospital providing ongoing career opportunities.  We provide a safe and rewarding work environment for all of our staff and have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership excellence, education and training.

    Now is an exciting time to join our team with significant growth on the horizon.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    At LRH we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

    At LRH we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8653.

    We at LRH strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

    If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People & Culture team via email at peoplecultureadmin@lrh.com.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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