Clinical Coder
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital, Rockhampton
About the Role
Hillcrest Hospital has a vacancy for a Clinical Coder to work in our Clinical Coding Team. As a clinical coder you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate Clinical Coding of all inpatient episodes.
Full time and part time positions on offer commencing February 2025.
Duties and responsibilities involve but are not limited to:
- Deliver precise and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures in accordance with the latest coding standards
- Process confidential data used for billing, morbidity collections, research, statistical analysis, management information system, quality activities and casemix management, including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) allocation
- Participate in documentation quality assurance including documentation queries.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will excel in both team and independent work, fostering positive relationships and strong communication networks with all stakeholders and departments across the hospital. You will also bring:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a clinical coder.
- Clinical Coding qualifications from Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent, or Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
- Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition, National and local coding standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of DRG, casemix and private hospital funding models
- Knowledge and understanding of current Privacy legislation
- Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time to meet deadlines
- Good analytical and abstracting skills
- Ability and willingness for professional development
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and patient Management Systems
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
The Hospital
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital has four operating theatres, specialising in Orthopaedics (Robotics), Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Urology, Oral Surgery and Gynaecology. Our team prides itself on exceeding Ramsay’s high standard of care and also provides medical, general surgical and Mental Health services. We have established an excellent reputation in the Central Queensland region for our high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.
The bustling city of Rockhampton is a thirty-minute drive to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Great Keppel Island and is surrounded by many beautiful national parks offering weekend adventures at every turn. Rockhampton offers affordable housing, excellent educational facilities and the average commute to work only 15 minutes, allowing plenty of time for family and lifestyle activities.
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
At Hillcrest, we care.
We care about our patients, and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.
Requirements
- 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.
- Completion of the NDIS ‘Quality, Safety & You’ e-learning module
- Must hold a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (NDISWC)
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Fiona Hebbard on 07 4932 1321.
Applications Close: 2nd February 2025
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