Clinical Coder
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Are you seeking a role that promotes work-life balance and rewards dedication?
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services team - to assist the Healthscope coding team to maintain a high quality and timely coding service across our QLD, NT & WA hospitals. This state wide position can be based in either Brisbane or the Gold Coast and entails travel between our 9 QLD, NT &WA sites.
Your excellent time management and organisational skills, along with considerable clinical coding experience will ensure your success in this position.
Full Time position (Part Time considered).
As the Clinical Coder you will be responsible for:
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Accurate and timely assignment of ICD-10-AM diagnosis and ACHI procedure codes for a variety of specialties
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Collection of Clinical Indicator and Cancer Registration data at time of coding and
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Providing Clinical Coding leave and attrition cover for all QLD, NT & WA facilities as directed by the State Health Information Manager (State HIM)
Healthscope is the second largest provider of private health care in Australia with hospitals in all states and territories. The company owns and manages a diverse range of facilities including large high acuity metropolitan hospitals, some co-located with public hospitals, as well as regional and suburban hospitals. Our hospitals provide a range of clinical services including medical and surgical, which all offer an extensive range of specialties and Casemix as well as specialised rehabilitation and mental health facilities.
An uncompromising focus on high quality clinical outcomes, systems, processes, staff, equipment and facilities has seen Healthscope become an industry leader in driving quality and innovation.
Essential Criteria:
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Completion of a recognised Clinical Coding Course, Intermediate level or Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent),
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Up to date extensive Clinical Coding knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience using ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS across a variety of medical and surgical specialties,
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Ability to adapt to an evolving work environment, working as part of a team or autonomously and
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Possess own car and valid licence
Desirable Criteria:
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Completion of an Advanced Coding Course,
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Previous private hospital experience including knowledge of private sector funding models and
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Previous experience with webPAS Patient Management System and 3M Codefinder
Applications close: Friday 21 September 2018
For further enquiries: Melissa Liussi - State Health Information Manager, 0417 100 150
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.
