Health Information Manager - Clinical Documentation Improvement Advisor or Specialist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Clinical Documentation Specialist or Advisor (depending on experience)

• Permanent
• Part-Time – 24 hours per week (with potential to increase to 32 hours per week)
• Health Information Manager (HIM) Grade 2-3 (depending on experience)
• Located at The Alfred, 541 St Kilda Road
• Make a real difference in how care is documented, delivered, and funded!

About Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We provide care to the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, across the full spectrum of services—from ambulatory to inpatient and home-based care.

We’ve entered an exciting new era with the rollout of the 3M 360 Encompass System, a platform that integrates clinical documentation integrity (CDI), medical records coding, and performance monitoring. This technology will assist us to enhance documentation accuracy and generate actionable data to support patient outcomes and reimbursement. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Health Information Manager to join our vibrant Coding & Casemix Services Team as a Clinical Documentation Specialist/Advisor.

In this high-impact role, you'll not only work collaboratively with clinicians and health information managers, but you’ll also become a key voice across the organisation, regularly presenting to both large and small clinical and non-clinical groups. Whether it's at ward rounds, education sessions, or meetings, you'll be driving home the importance of accurate and complete documentation.

Essential:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent) with eligibility for full HIMAA membership.
• 5-7 years' experience in clinical coding or documentation improvement within a large health service.
• Strong communicator with confidence presenting to clinical teams, small groups, and larger forums.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence change, and engage busy clinicians.
• Excellent analytical skills and a data-informed approach to quality improvement.
• Up-to-date knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACS, VAED, and the National Funding Model.
• Independent, organised, and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Experience with EMRs (Cerner preferred) and PAS (iPM).
• Clinical coding experience in a tertiary hospital.
• Experience designing and delivering education programs on documentation or coding.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Salary packaging + discounted health insurance
• Onsite childcare and gym access
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Close to public transport
• Car parking (subject to availability)

Ready to Apply?

Please ensure your application addresses the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close at 11 pm Thursday, 10th July 2025

For more information, contact Emily Malter, Health Information Manager – Clinical Documentation Improvement Lead on E.Malter@alfred.org.au or Janice Yeung, Manager, Coding & Casemix at janice.yeung@alfred.org.au

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au