Clinical Coder

North West Private Hospital, Everton Park

Full time and part time positions - Full time preferable.

About the Role

As a key member of our team, reporting directly to the Health Information Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate Clinical Coding of all inpatient episodes.

You will also:

• 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 4 years' experience as a clinical coder.
• Required to assign accurate and timely clinical codes through analysis and use of ICD-10-AM, 12th Edition
• Values based organisation with Positive work culture
• Eligible for membership of HIMAAClinical Coding qualifications from Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent
• Sound and updated knowledge of Medical Science and Medical Terminology
• Ability and willingness to take on continuing study
• Knowledge and understanding of DRG, Casemix and private hospital funding models
• Knowledge and understanding of current Privacy legislation
• Ability to liaise with clinicians and hospital staff about coding and documentation requirements.

Desirable:

• Previous work experience using 3M Codefinder
• Previous work experience using MEDITECH.

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate of between 43.37 - 47.82 based on experience level and qualifications + superannuation, exclusive of 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 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.

About Us

North West Private Hospital is a fully accredited surgical, obstetric and medical hospital situated 15 mins north west of the Brisbane CBD in the leafy suburb of Everton Park. It is an acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standards of specialised services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on 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.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Avey via email at aveyp@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications close: 9 January 2025