Clinical Coder

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ484597

Join a collaborative team culture that encourages discussion, engagement, and professional growth, fostering a supportive family-friendly working environment where staff are encouraged to develop themselves, seek new opportunities, and achieve their career goals

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5, Administration Officer 6, Health Manager 1
Remuneration: $ $42.36 Per Hour + 11% Super + Salary Packaging (remuneration will be based on the applicant's relevant qualifications and experience)
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ484597
Applications Close: Tuesday, 25th June 2024

Clinical Coder

Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital

Open Targeting under Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

"The greater metro coding team provides a coding service for John Hunter, Belmont, and Tomaree Hospitals across varied and complex casemix, we have a collaborative and supportive team culture that encourages discussion and engagement within the team. As the manager of this service, I encourage a supportive family-friendly working environment both for work-life balance and also to encourage staff to develop themselves, seek new opportunities, and career goals to grow professionally. Staff are supported by two educators/auditors who develop and deliver training based on the needs of all staff, we encourage and support further education for all staff." – Jodie Pride | Clinical Coding Manager

"Since commencing my traineeship in July last year, I have felt welcomed and embraced by the whole coding team. I have experienced a collaborative team culture that encourages discussion and engagement as we navigate the interesting and challenging world of coding together. We are supported to develop our skills through regular education sessions and with the assistance of two knowledgeable educators who provide ongoing learning support. My fellow coders are always happy to share their knowledge too. We are part of the larger CID team where the fabulous monthly morning teas create an inclusive team environment where I have found opportunities to build broader connections and relationships." – Liz Brown | Trainee Clinical Coder

About the role:

We have permanent opportunities for experienced Clinical Coders with demonstrated accuracy, productivity rate, and knowledge and experience of the Australian Coding Standards to join our skilled team on a full or part-time basis.

You will code episodes for John Hunter, Belmont, and Tomaree hospitals coding a varied and complex Casemix with John Hunter Hospital being a Major Tertiary referral centre for Trauma in Northern NSW, including all surgical specialities along with one of the three tertiary Paediatric Hospitals in NSW.

You will be coding patient records using the current version of ICD-10-AM in line with the Australian Coding Standards and correcting clinical coding errors, queries, and quality indicators (PICQ), as directed.

• We value our Clinical Coders and provide remuneration above the NSW award rates.
• Supportive, flexible, and family-friendly working environment.
• Remote clinical coding may be considered for Senior Clinical Coders/HIM with extensive Australian coding experience, 3+ years at tertiary hospital level within Australia, located in any state of Australia.
• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees).
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + novated leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Where you'll be working:

This is an opportunity to work for the largest employer in the region which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

Newcastle is NSW's second-largest city with a prime coastal location. It boasts stunning beaches, a gorgeous coastline, NSW's largest saltwater lake, and National Parks, and is in close proximity to the Hunter Valley Wine region – there really is so much to explore and enjoy As a centre for manufacturing, mining, retail, health, tourism, education, IT, call centres, and finance, the Hunter offers real employment choices for your partner and excellent schooling options for your children.

• You will be joining a team of dedicated Clinical Coders at John Hunter Hospital.
• On commencement, you will be provided with face-to-face and online training.

Are you thinking of making a sea change?

• Clinical Coder (Administration Officer Level 5) - Successful completion of a recognised ICD-10AM & ACHI and Australian Coding Standards coding qualification with Australian coding experience.
• Senior Clinical Coder (Administration Officer Level 6) - Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding course and willingness to undertake an Advanced qualification or have experience across a broad range of specialties with Australian coding experience.
• Senior Advanced Clinical Coder (Health Manager Level 1) - Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding course at an Advanced level or extensive experience across a broad range of specialties or relevant tertiary qualification in Health Information Management with Australian coding experience.

A skills test will be undertaken at the interview to gauge the coding level and grading level of the applicant.

About you:

• You are an experienced Clinical Coder looking to join a cohesive and dynamic team.
• You will be dedicated, and hardworking with excellent attention to detail.
• You understand the importance of applying the principles of confidentiality, privacy, and security within the medical environment.
• You will have demonstrated experience and competence in clinical classification using IC10 AM & ACHI and a thorough understanding and experience with Australian Coding Standards with competent keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Windows programs.

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Information for Applicants:

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We do not provide equipment for employees who work remotely, nor reimburse for the costs.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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