Clinical Coder
2 weeks ago
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Patient Services
Job title Clinical Coder Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Katherine
Position number 5505 RTF Closing 05/10/2025
Contact officer Sharii Harris on or
About the agency
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide timely and accurate coding of admitted hospital coding for internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with
the Operational requirements for Katherine Hospital.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assign accurate ICD-10-AM/ACHI classification codes, following the Australian Coding Standards for hospital inpatient
episodes utilising Patient Administration Systems and electronic coding tools for optimum Diagnosis Related Group (DRG)
assignment/Activity Based Funding (ABF).
- Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and co-workers to achieve quality coded information.
- Maintain ethical practice as per the Australian Coding Standards and adapt to change as required to deliver an effective coding
service to Katherine Hospital.
4. Optimise coding throughout and quality by participating in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and professional
development activities.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the work
being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Completion of a recognised clinical coding course for ICD-10-AM with demonstrated extensive experience and understanding
of Clinical Coding current edition and current Australian Coding Standards.
2. Demonstrated experience in coding in an acute care hospital with high quality and productivity results maintaining a high level
of patient confidentiality.
3. Proven ability in the use of relevant Information Technology (IT) and computerised hospital information systems.
4. Proven ability to organise daily tasks, prioritise workload, work with minimum supervision, and refer problems when necessary.
5. Demonstrated professional, effective communication with healthcare professionals and co-workers, a proven ability to work as
part of a team and an awareness of cross-cultural sensitivity.
6. Knowledge of CQI activities and WHS Standards Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and anti-discrimination practices and
behaviours as applied in the work environment.
7. Demonstrated ability to take direction from the department manager or delegate and proven ability to work as part of a team.
And across service areas as delegated.
8. An ability to interact with people from diverse cultures.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
