Clinical Coder

North Shore Private Hospital, St Leonards

Full time, part time or casual roles available!

The Opportunity

In this role you will report to the Coding Manager at North Shore Private Hospital to ensure data is collected, collated and managed in line with hospital and relative legislative requirements.  You will be required to provide accurate and timely coding of diagnosis and procedures using current coding standards. 

You will be processing confidential data, which is used for billing, morbidity collections, research, statistical analysis, management information systems, quality activities and casemix management including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) allocation.

Duties and responsibilities involve but are not limited to:

• Effectively following-up information that is absent in the medical record or documentation that is ambiguous, requiring further qualification to identify the highest specificity;
• Liaising with clinical and administrative staff to obtain accurate information to facilitate coding; and
• Participate in regular continuing professional education.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will work effectively both within a team environment and independently as required. Your ability to maintain positive relationships and strong communication networks with all stakeholders and departments, ensuring all quality outcomes are achieved, is crucial for this role.

• Clinical Coding qualifications from Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent, or Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
• 1-3 years and over of experience in abstracting and coding across a wide Casemix
• Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition, National and local coding standards.
• Sound and updated knowledge of Medical Science and Medical Terminology
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and patient Management Systems
• Good analytical and abstracting skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of DRG and Casemix
• Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to take on continuing study
• Knowledge and understanding of current Privacy legislation  
• Ability to liaise with clinicians and hospital staff about coding and documentation requirements
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills 

Remuneration

On offer is hourly base rate ranging from $44.73 to $49.04 + superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications. This excludes penalties or allowances.  

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

North Shore Private 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.

North Shore Private Hospital is a 313 bed med/ surgical hospital which performs most surgical specialties including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, advanced general and colorectal, urology, spinal surgery, paediatrics, oncology and medical care. We also have a dedicated Neuro-Vascular Lab located within our theatre complex.

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.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Queennie Wong via, wongq@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications Close: 27/12/24

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