The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Two full-time, permanent positions available, based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Parkville.
• Join a high-performing Coding and Casemix team and advance your HIM career.
• Flexible start dates – final-year students are encouraged to apply.

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia’s leading public hospitals, providing specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services. Our people are passionate about delivering excellence in care and improving health outcomes for everyone, every day.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder to join our experienced Coding and Casemix team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a supportive group of professionals who are committed to coding accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

You’ll be responsible for coding a diverse and challenging casemix using Solventum CodeFinder products and will receive personalised support through our structured training and education program.

Key responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Code inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and ACHI in line with Australian Coding Standards.
• Participate in regular quality and optimisation audits to ensure coding accuracy.
• Engage in team discussions to resolve coding queries and share best practice.
• Receive one-on-one support and development from a dedicated Coding Educator.
• Support end-of-month processes to ensure timely completion of coding activities.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent qualification (final-year students encouraged to apply).

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience coding inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and ACHI.
• Understanding of Australian Coding Standards, DRG grouper logic, and Policy and Funding Guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using Solventum CodeFinder or other coding software.
• Previous coding experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Above-award salary and flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Access to our world-class Electronic Medical Record (Epic).
• Salary packaging options – earn up to $12,000 tax-free earnings!
• Onsite discounted car parking, close to public transport, and monthly ADOs.
• Supportive team environment with professional growth and learning opportunities.

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Our Commitment:

Interested? Click Apply! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion, and equality. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and evidence of immunisation and COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement.