Clinical Coder

Clinical Coders | St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside

Our location:

Located 15 minutes' drive from the Brisbane CBD and within proximity to the Chermside transport bus interchange.

About our Role:

We are looking for a St Vincent's kind of person, a person that makes a difference to the lives of our patient's whilst inspiring, innovating and uplifting others around them. Compassion, Excellence, Integrity and Justice is at the heart of everything we do and since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. St Vincent's is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us.   Better and fairer care. Always

We are currently seeking Clinical Coders to join our team at St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside.  In this role you be responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation and using the appropriate version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Australian Modification (ICD10AM) and applying Australian Coding Standards and relevant State Coding authority advice. The role is expected to be involved with ongoing training and education sessions and participate in ongoing audits. 

What works for you?

• Access to Blue Light Card – discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung)
• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Discounted Health Insurance and Discounted Hospital Admissions
• Discounted Airline Lounge Memberships with Qantas and Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)
• Flexible working arrangements

What works for us?

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent, or Clinical Coding qualifications from HIMAA or equivalent.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide accurate and timely coding of patient records using ICD 10 AM.
• At least two years clinical coding experience.
• Previous experience with 3M Codefinder software.
• Experience in clinical coding across a range of DRGs with demonstrated high quality coding skills.
• Up to date knowledge of Clinical Coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards and be prepared to participate in performance and quality improvement activities.

Would like to know more about St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside?

Our hospital has 227 beds, 9 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheter laboratories, a 17-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Day Oncology Unit, Breast Health Centre, Endoscopy Unit, Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit and a 24-hour, private emergency centre.

For further information please visit:  St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside for further information.

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit

Interested? Apply today Respectfully, no agencies please.
 
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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