Clinical Coder

**We are committed to developing your coding skills and professional development is supported and encouraged**

**The Role**

An exciting new opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Clinical Coder to join our Clinical Coding team on a permanent part-time basis, minimum 22.8 hours/fortnight.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and working within a supportive team environment, this position will play a pivotal role in undertaking accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical coding for Strathfield Private Hospital.

We offer a flexible work environment and extensive support network of Health Information Managers, Clinical coders, Clinical Documentation Specialists and educators.

**Your Key Skills and Experience**
- Possess a recognised clinical coding qualification - HIMAA, tertiary HIM qualification, or equivalent
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ clinical coding experience using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS (12th edition) across a broad casemix within a hospital or health care setting
- Demonstrate a good understanding of anatomy, pathophysiology and clinical interventions
- Have knowledge of Australian Revised Diagnostic Related Groups (AR-DRG) and private health funding models
- Competently undertake the analysis and verification of clinical documentation to ensure coded data accurately represents each episode of care and/or seek clinician clarification as required
- Seek to continuously develop knowledge and improve Clinical Coding practice
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Possess excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise

**Remuneration**

A base hourly rate of $43.42 - $47.61 plus superannuation based on relevant experience and qualifications exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**The Hospital**

Strathfield Private Hospital has been servicing the community of Sydney’s inner west for over 30 years and is owned by global hospital group Ramsay Health Care. We cater for a broad range of health care needs from day surgery procedures to highly complex surgery.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘_People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply