Senior Clinical Coder (Administrative Officer Level 5)
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $76,125 - $77,852 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ552109
The Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) RPA Coding unit is seeking a highly motivated and experienced full time Clinical Coder with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly, progressive and supportive team!
If you are enthusiastic about working in a well-supported coding unit whilst learning specialist coding skills, come and join our cohesive coding team! Coders at RPA are professionally supported with robust in-house and external training, education and a dynamic skills progression pathway.
For coders who have demonstrated the required competencies, flexible work practices including working from home in some capacity will be considered. To be successful in this position, a minimum of two to three years of coding experience at the tertiary facility level, along with strong time management and problem-solving skills will be required.
Award assignment and recruitment to the coder position will be competency-based for the successful applicant and will align with the SLHD Coder Competency pathway. The SLHD coder competency pathway awards range from the levels of Junior Coder, Senior Coder, Certified Coder and Coding Analyst roles.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS coding course from HIMAA, TAFE or equivalent.
- Recent experience and competence using ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS current Edition for at least three years.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Mable Mendonca via email at Mable.Mendonca@health.nsw.gov.au.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 23 March 2025
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