Clinical Coder (AO4,AO5,AO6,MRA)
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ555592 Requisition #
Position Classification: Clinical Coder (Administration Officer Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Medical Records Administration)
Remuneration: $36.46 - $46.11 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ555592
Applications Close: Sunday, 16 March 2025
SESLHD - Clinical Coder (AO4,AO5,AO6,MRA)
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
Are you an experienced Clinical Coder?
Come join us! Here at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Clinical Coding Services, we treasure our Coding teams skills and experience. We are seeking detail-oriented, self-motivated, and skilled Coding Coders who can accurately analyse and abstract information for coding to join our high-quality performing team.
Employee Benefits:
Our employees enjoy a great range of benefits, which may include the following (in line with operational requirements):
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
- Flexible working arrangements (mix of work from home and onsite).
- Professional development opportunities.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Where You'll Be Working:
In this role, you will provide clinical coding to Sutherland Hospital (Caringbah). You will be working with an expert team that is supportive, dedicated, and passionate about clinical coding. SESLHD Coding Services provide ongoing education and quality programs for coder development. We continuously seek ways to provide our team with the best access to quality documentation and tools to assist coders in achieving their best quality work.
What You'll Be Doing:
To provide high quality specialised clinical coding for SESLHD Hospitals by accurately translating inpatient episodes of care into code, using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Twelfth Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) and the Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) to meet Activity Based Funding (ABF) targets, SESLHD/NSW Health Service reporting timeframes and research requirements.
Selection Criteria:
- Successful completion of recognised courses in clinical coding (ICD-10-AM) and medical terminology, for Medical Records Administration, relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in clinical classification using ICD-10-AM and high level proven knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
- Practical knowledge and experience in current disease classification in a tertiary teaching hospital.
- Demonstrated understanding of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) as per Activity Based Funding (ABF) principles and application within the health system.
- Experience using 3M Codefinder and Patient Administration Systems/eMR.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both in an unsupervised environment and within a team with excellent interpersonal skills.
Need More Information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Lin on Sharon.Lin@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support. Please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au should you require support.
