Clinical Coder

MOUNT HOSPITAL

CLINICAL CODERS - Full time or part-time

• Flexible hours and hybrid work options available 
• Free city parking and close to public transport
• Supportive management
• Professional development opportunities

An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Coder to join our growing Health Information Services team.

The Mount Private Hospital is a leader in the provision of private hospital services in Western Australia. It has one of the only Level 3 ICUs in Western Australia. It is located at the base of Kings Park on Mounts Bay Road, Perth and provides access to the State’s leading surgeons and hospital equipment. The Mount Hospital is part of the Healthscope group.  Healthscope is one of the country’s leading providers of private health care including 41 private hospitals. We believe in the provision of quality healthcare for our patients.

We offer:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Free secure undercover staff parking a short walk from the hospital
• Supportive Management
• Flexibility with hours and days worked – could suit a coder wanting family friendly hours
• Hybrid work options
• Interesting and challenging casemix
• Initiative and innovation encouraged
• Onsite Coder Educator / Auditor – professional development encouraged
• Regular onsite education sessions – could suit a coder wanting to develop their coding skills e.g. from Day Procedures to acute inpatients
• A close-knit, supportive team

As a Clinical Coder your responsibilities will include:

• Providing accurate, quality clinical coding
• Assisting with billing and health fund queries
• Assisting with coding / health fund audits
• Provision of timely and accurate clinical coding data using ICD-10-AM (12th Edition)
• Participating in performance improvement activities

Essential requirements:

• Bachelor of HIM or the completion of HIMAA Intermediate/Advanced ICD-10-AM coding course
• Up-to-date knowledge, experience and practice using ICD-10-AM (12th edition)
• Ability to work in a small team environment
• Minimum of 2 years clinical coding experience
• Experience in a variety of casemix - cardiology, cardiothoracics and orthopaedics would be highly regarded

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with the webPAS patient information system
• Experience using 3M Codefinder
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g. Excel
• Coding experience in a Private Health Care setting
• Knowledge of private health fund contracts

Applications close:  28th October 2022

For further enquiries:  Jean Robinson on (08) 9483 2839

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV.