Clinical Coder

**Experienced/Qualified Clinical Coder**

**Full Time and Part Time Position | Health Information Services**

**Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, Birtinya**

**About the Role**
- The Health Information Services Department is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Coder to join our Clinical coding team.
- We offer a flexible work environment and extensive support network of Health Information Managers, Clinical coders, Clinical Documentation Specialists and educators.
- We are committed to developing your coding skills and professional development is supported and encouraged.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Undertake accurate clinical coding by interpreting and abstracting relevant clinical information from medical records and other clinical information systems.
- Assign codes within the most current standards and guidelines of the current edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related health problems, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
- Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate, follow up/liaise with VMO's and other clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.
- Reviewing the DRG allocation to ensure the DRG allocated accurately reflects the episode's resource intensity
- Responding to internal and external coding audits
- Participate in clinical coding quality improvement activities, including, coding audits, data quality audits and other coding quality activities as required.

**Essential Criteria**
- Bachelor of HIM or the completion of HIMAA Intermediate/Advanced coding course
- Up-to-date knowledge, experience and practice using ICD-10-AM (12th edition)
- Minimum of 2 years clinical coding experience
- Ability to work in a small team environment
- Strong understanding of case mix and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs)
- Demonstrated good understanding of anatomy, physiology, diseases and pathological processes
- Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement activities and excellence in customer service.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Experience using Meditech
- Experience using 3M Codefinder
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g. Excel
- Previous experience coding in a private hospital setting
- Sound knowledge and understanding of health fund contracts.

**The Hospital**

Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital opened on 4 November 2013, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and day services across a wide range of specialties. Facilities include 6 state-of-the-art operating theatres, two cardiac catheter laboratories, a minor procedure room, a day surgery unit, an 11-bed intensive care unit/coronary care unit and a 9-chair day therapy unit.

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, we believe our people are our most important asset. That is why we work hard to foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture across Ramsay Health Care. With more than 30,000 employees in Australia, as well as hundreds of facilities across 10 countries, Ramsay is proud to be a leader in providing world-class health care.

Benefits
- Extensive Professional development programs including **Post-graduate and Formal Education Scholarships**:

- Access our flexible work opportunities and **have a say in your roster times**:

- **Flexible Leave Program**: purchase additional annual leave
- Free access to permanent employees 18,000 upskilling courses via a **LinkedIn learning subscription**:

- **Study leave**:

- Permanent employees and their families are eligible for a **fitness passport** - to help achieve your wellness goals with a discounted gym membership
- **Discounts off hospital and extras private health** insurance - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive a higher extras limit for things like General and Major Dental
- **Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts**:

- **Salary sacrifice opportunities** eg, airport lounge membership, self-education expenses and more
- **Paid parental leave**:

- Corporate rates on Hertz car rentals
- Recognition and **rewards programs**:

- **Community service leave - **ask to find out more specific details

**How to Apply**

**Requirements**:
Everyone who joins Ramsay:

- Must be **vaccinated against Covid-19** a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
- _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