Qualified Clinical Coder – Full Time / Part time

Qualified Clinical Coder – Full time/ Part time

Flexible work arrangements considered for the right applicant

Position Summary:

• Provide accurate and timely diagnosis and procedure coding for each patient discharged by the Hospital following the relevant Australian Coding Standards and relevant State Coding Advice.
• Provide support to the relevant Manager ensuring data is collected, collated and managed in line with Hospital and relevant legislative requirements.
• Participate in quality activities, including internal and external clinical coding audits.

Position Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities

Qualifications:

• Completion of Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) Clinical Coding Course; Associate Diploma or Bachelor of Applied Science, Medical Record Administration or Health Information Management; or similar relevant tertiary qualification.

Other:

• Eligible for membership with the HIMAA.
• Demonstrated current experience in Clinical Coding including a minimum of 1 year fulltime equivalent hours (FTE) coding experience (post training) coding a similar casemix to that of the recruiting facility.
• Demonstrated ability to code independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated interest in clinical coding, highly developed ability to self-manage and a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently as required.
• Commitment to professional development through quality activities, constructive feedback and mentoring.
• Sound computer literacy and skills within the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:

• Experience with patient administration software relevant to hospital (e.g. Meditech)
• Previous Private Hospital experience

Remuneration 

The hourly rate range for this position is $41 to $45 based on previous EBA

Benefits of Ramsay

• Ramsay Employee Club – access deals across multiple retail & hospitality venues, and discounts across entertainment ticketing
• Employee Assistance Program – access counselling, wellbeing services, legal and financial assistance
• Access to Ramsay corporate discounts including private health insurance choices, gym memberships, discounted IT hardware and software and travel/ holiday discounts.
• Learn and grow with us, we offer assistance and support for professional development

Requirements

 Everyone who joins Ramsay:

• Must be vaccinated against Covid-19, a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases

 How to apply

All applications must be lodged online NSP Clinical Coder Apply Now and should include a CV and 2 current work-related references.