Clinical Coder
5 days ago
**About the role
The Clinical Coder is required to participate in a team environment to ensure the accurate and timely collection of morbidity data to meet data reporting requirements of West Moreton and Queensland Health. The Clinical Coder is acknowledged as having high level clinical coding skills and knowledge across a broad range of specialties in a tertiary setting through a minimum of 2 years coding experience.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated ability in the classification of diseases and operations across a broad range of specialties using ICD-10-AM with a minimum of 2 years clinical classification experience including the ability to interpret and apply coding standards in the analysis and coding of patient data and maintain knowledge of coding standards, practices, and systems.
Understanding of Activity Based Funding and its relationship with Diagnostic Related Groups, patient demographics, hospital admission, transfer and discharge data and related processes relevant to funding optimisation and healthcare management.
Ability to participate in quality improvement activities (including coding audits) in relation to coded data and coding processes.
High level interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
Mandatory Requirements:
While not mandatory, the following is highly desirable:
Comprehensive Medical Terminology Course or Challenge Examination in Medical Terminology.
Introductory ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding Course (or equivalent).
Intermediate ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding course (or equivalent).
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**
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