Clinical Coder (AO 3/4/5 or MRA incremental) - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ549495 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, up to 38 hours per week, until May 2025
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Coder
Remuneration:
Administration Officer Level 3: $34.46 - $35.54 per hour
Administration Officer Level 4: $36.45 - $37.29 per hour
Administration Officer Level 5: $38.39 - $39.26 per hour
Medical Records Administrator: $35.64 - $46.11 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ549495
Application Close Date: 02/02/2025
Interview Date Range: 05/02/2025 – 12/02/2025
Contact Details: Pinki Rajdev | Phone: 02 8738 3762 | Email: Pinki.Rajdev@health.nsw.gov.au
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Dedicated, self-motivated and always eager to learn and grow.
- Committed to ongoing education and learning.
- Always willing to improve their skills and contribute to the success of their team and organisation.
About The Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is actively seeking Clinical Coders who can contribute to their dynamic team.
With flexible work arrangements available, Liverpool Hospital offers an accommodating environment for skilled professionals. Currently, 80% of the contracted coding hours are open to staff who meet quality coding and throughput KPIs.
This opportunity not only offers professional growth but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to healthcare data management, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care.
Shortlisted candidates are deemed to have a 2hr coding test prior to interview.
What you'll be doing
the Australian coding standards and other relevant documents. Other responsibilities include maintaining ethical
coding practice and participating in quality activities.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM coding course or relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Health Information Management (with a clinical coding component).
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using Patient Administration Systems, electronic medical record systems and coding software.
- Demonstrated detailed understanding of DRG assignment and the relationship between Clinical Coding and Activity Based Funding.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
