- Opportunity to help shape the future of continuous improvement for the HIS team at Peninsula Health
- Permanent part time role with hybrid work arrangements available
- Generous salary packaging - more pay in your pocket!
- Classification Range: Grade 3, Year 1 - Year 4 (JB10 - JB13)*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The primary objective of the Clinical Coding Trainer/Educator role is to facilitate the training of new coders. This role supports the coding team by ensuring Health Information Managers (HIMs) and Clinical Coders receive up-to-date guidance on disease and procedure classification in accordance with Commonwealth and State directives. The incumbent is responsible for providing coded patient data, participating in quality improvement activities within the coding service, and maintaining professional relationships within Peninsula Health. This position operates Monday to Friday during business hours and includes both onsite and remote responsibilities.
For further information, including the full selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description: Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent
- Possess specialised knowledge in and work in an area of their profession (clinical, educational, research and/or managerial) recognised as requiring high levels of specialist knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of clinical coding principals and standards of the National Funding Model
- Understanding of Department of Health (DH) data reporting requirements, such as VAED.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9784 2700, option 1.
For role specific information contact Kim Caine on (03) 9784 7269.
The role ceases advertising on 21st August 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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