Company description:

Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.

Job description:

Fixed Term Part Time | 12 Months

16 hours per week or 32 hours per fortnight

HS2 | $33.78

About the Role

The Clinical Coder Trainee will undertake an in-house training program to build and consolidate coding skills to achieve independence in low level complexity. The Clinical Coder Trainee will focus on accurately coding inpatient episodes while meeting established throughput quotas. The trainee will be part of a fantastic team, all working in an environment where coding, casemix, and clinical documentation initiatives are strongly backed by Grampians Health's Executive and Clinical Directors.

The Coding Leadership Team will support your ongoing development of coding skills, and we promote professional growth with opportunities for career advancement. Grampians Health utilises a Digital Medical Record system, fostering innovation in coding practices and offering flexible work arrangements. There may be ongoing opportunity to continue to develop and work within our coding team.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in training program to accurately code inpatient episodes in accordance with Australian Coding Standards
• Meet training standards of coding accuracy and volume
• Participate in coding quality and education activities

Skills & Experience

• Health Information Manager or Clinical Coder qualification
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Competent with MS Office applications
• Knowledge of National Activity Based Funding model
• Knowledge and experience with Digital Medical Records

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Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Kylie Holcombe, Manager - Clinical Coding and CDI on 03 5320 4335 / [email protected] or Amity Chan, Coding Operations Manager on 03 5320 4475 for a confidential discussion.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click - Visit Horsham

Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.

If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click - Visit Stawell

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.