Clinical Coder

Job Description:

About our Role:

We are currently seeking Clinical Coders to join our team at St Vincents Private Hospital Northside.

In this role you be responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation and using the appropriate version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems Australian Modification (ICD10AM) and applying Australian Coding Standards and relevant State Coding authority advice. The role is expected to be involved with ongoing training and education sessions and participate in ongoing audits.

What works for you

• Access to Blue Light Card discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W The Good Guys Samsung)

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum

• Discounted Health Insurance and Discounted Hospital Admissions

• Discounted Airline Lounge Memberships with Qantas and Virgin Australia

• Opportunity to work for the nations largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

• Flexible working arrangements

What works for us

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent or Clinical Coding qualifications from HIMAA or equivalent.

• The successful applicant will be required to provide accurate and timely coding of patient records using ICD 10 AM.

• At least two years clinical coding experience.

• Previous experience with 3M Codefinder software.

• Experience in clinical coding across a range of DRGs with demonstrated high quality coding skills.

• Up to date knowledge of Clinical Coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards and be prepared to participate in performance and quality improvement activities.

Would like to know more about St Vincents Private Hospital Northside

Our hospital has 227 beds 9 operating theatres 2 cardiac catheter laboratories a 17-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Day Oncology Unit Breast Health Centre Endoscopy Unit Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit and a 24-hour private emergency centre.

For further information please visit: St Vincents Private Hospital Northside for further information.

Mission and Values:

As both a provider of care and as an employer St Vincents aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people always. St Vincents is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work.

Part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information visit Mission and Values - Reconciliation

Respectfully no agencies please.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may a include clearance to work with Children. For further information about St Vincents commitment to Child Safety visit St Vincents Code of Conduct.

St Vincents has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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