#532214 Senior Clinical Coder
Department of Health Information Services
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Casual
* Casual
* Salary Classification: Health Services Manager Level 1.
* Remuneration: $42.58 – 56.65 per hour + casual loading + superannuation + salary packaging options
THE ROLE:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Clinical Coder to join our Health Information team on a casual basis. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting healthcare records in line with Australian Coding Standards. As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will have high level Clinical coding skills and knowledge across a broad range of specialities in a tertiary setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Timely and accurate completion of clinical coding using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the provision of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG’s); adhere to the Australian Coding Standards when interpreting documentation for coding purposes and seek guidance from the Coding Manager where needed.
* Liaise with clinicians and other health professionals to clarify and seek further information when documentation is ambiguous to identify the highest specificity.
* Ensure that appropriate throughput of coding is achieved in line with local and wider benchmarks and strive to achieve these on a daily basis. This is generally 30-35 records per day average throughput.
* Ensure a high standard of coding reflective of the grading of this position and substantial experience.
* Participate in internal and external coding education sessions as advised by the Coding Manager.
ABOUT YOU:
* HIMAA certification in Clinical Coding- Introductory ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding Course (or equivalent) and/or Intermediate ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding course (or equivalent) and/or Diploma of clinical coding and/or Bachelor of Health Information Management
* Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in abstracting and coding across a wide casemix in a private or public health facility
* Highly developed knowledge of anatomy, Clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, diagnostic and procedural terminology.
* Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition, National and local coding standards.
* Advanced understanding of DRG and ABF principles as they apply to clinical coding
* Good organisational, verbal and written communication skills and able to work quietly and efficiently with exceptional attention to detail
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet throughput targets
* Demonstrated computer literacy and knowledge of relevant hospital-based information systems
* Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality in all work matters
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
* Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
* Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
* Attach a current resume.
* Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
* Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
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