• Medical coder responsible for coding cancer information from hospital and pathology providers
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Flexible, supportive environment
• Full time or 0.8 FTE 2 year fixed term position
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our new office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) is a population-based cancer registry that provides comprehensive, accurate and timely information for cancer control by developing and maintaining a high quality, accessible information asset to support epidemiological, clinical, behavioural and health services research and evaluation.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Medical Coder to join the VCR Division. Reporting to the Team Leader- Coding your role is to:

• Review and analyse information from multiple sources to translate into clearly defined oncology codes in accordance with relevant VCR protocols and coding resources.
• Liaise with external partners to gather further information to confirm coding.
• Maintain strong attention to detail ensuring integrity and accuracy of coded information imported into the VCR information system.
• Understand and apply all relevant privacy and confidentiality protocols and practices while working with registry data.
• Manage personal day-to-day coding workflow for allocated cancer sites to meet overall team objectives Participate in VCR quality assurance program to identify and correct errors and discrepancies and contribute to the maintenance of a high-quality dataset.
• Actively contribute to the review, development and implementation of coding procedures and practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow processes.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Completion of the Heath Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) Introductory ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS clinical coding course or the HIMAA Comprehensive Medical Terminology course; or have a health science tertiary degree or extensive work experience in a health-related field.
• Experience working with health-related data including proven skills in data processing and manipulation in Excel or other relevant applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology, disease classification systems and the translation of medical descriptive data into codes.
• Ability to be thorough and accurate, paying great attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, respectful, and collaborative working relationships within a team environment whilst at the same time work independently.

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $60,132 to $66,308 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Heather Lackmann at Heather.Lackmann@cancervic.org.au 

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close: 25 November at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.