Clinical Coder - Sydney, Australia - Sydney Local Health District

Sydney Local Health District

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:
Clinical Coder

Remuneration:
$ $36.02 per hour plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week:
Minimum 16

Requisition ID:
REQ455433

_ If you are highly organised with great attention to detail we would love you to join our team_

About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

Where you will be based
Concord Repatriation General Hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years.

Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.

About the role

The Clinical Coder will use ICD10AM/ACHI classifications, Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and the 3M Codefinder to classify diagnoses and procedures extracted from the medical record as part of the coding process. The Clinical Coder will also undertake functions relating to coding, grouping and data quality by analysing the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) in the final stages of coding to ensure the DRG is appropriate for the patients' complexity.

We are looking for someone who

Has successfully completed a recognised ICD10AM/ACHI/ACS coding course from HIMAA, TAFE or equivalent.
Can display a high level of attention to detail, with demonstrated excellence in organization and time management.
Has recent experience using 3M Codefinder and other coding resource materials.

What we can offer you (for eligible employees)

Accrued Day Off (ADO) (For full time position only)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
Great education opportunities through Sydney Education
Enjoy the ability to utilise the Concord Hospital staff gym

For further details, please view the Position Description.

About working for SLHD

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form - IM011 form).

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn_._

**Applications Close: 29 January 2024