Remote Clinical Coder/Health Information Manager

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Remote Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder role in a leading regional hospital? Join the HIU at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Remote Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder to join our growing team on a casual basis.

The Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder is responsible for delivering accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical coding across LRH. Working remotely within the Health Information Unit, the role contributes to high‑quality patient care by ensuring coded data is reliable and compliant with national standards. Using electronic medical records, the position applies advanced coding knowledge and Activity Based Funding principles to support accurate data capture, reporting and funding outcomes, while maintaining coding quality benchmarks and contributing to an efficient health information service.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Clinical Applications Manager is to:

• Accurately code inpatient episodes of care using ICD-10-AM classifications, ensuring compliance with Clinical Coding Standards and organisational requirements.
• Maintain high coding accuracy targets, including a minimum of 80% code allocation accuracy and 90% DRG accuracy rate.
• Identify documentation gaps and prepare clinical enquiries to improve data quality and coding accuracy.
• Apply knowledge of Activity Based Funding and its impact on coding, DRG allocation and WIES funding outcomes.
• Utilise coding software (e.g. 3M Codefinder) and electronic medical record systems to assign codes efficiently.
• Manage workload effectively to meet coding deadlines, review audit outcomes and ensure compliance with remote coding protocols.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Completion of a recognised Clinical Coding course (HIMAA or equivalent) and advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
• At least three years’ experience coding across a broad casemix using ICD‑10‑AM classification.
• Strong understanding of Activity Based Funding, DRG allocation and the impact of coding on healthcare funding.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and computer skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and throughput targets.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Ellie Knight, Manager Health Information Unit email on Ellie.Knight@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 05 June 2026

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.