Clinical Coder - Liverpool, Australia - South Western Sydney Local Health District

South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Liverpool, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

Location:
Liverpool Hospital

Position Classification:
Administration Officer Level 3, Administration Officer Level 4, Administration Officer Level 5, Medical Records Administrator

Requisition ID:
REQ384701

Application Close Date: 02/04/2023

Remuneration:

Administration Officer Level 3:
$ $32.57 per hour

Administration Officer Level 4:
$ $34.26 per hour

Administration Officer Level 5:
$ $36.17 per hour

Medical Records Administrator:
$ $42.78 per hour

Are you committed to ongoing education and learning?

Are you looking for a job where you have career progression opportunities? If yes, then this is the job for you.

About the Opportunity:

Liverpool hospital is seeking a talented and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a clinical coder.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are a must, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also important.

At our hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring that our hospital operates smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll be Doing:

The position is responsible for the timely and accurate coding of patient's episodes of care.

Where You'll Be Working:

Liverpool Hospital is the major health service for South Western Sydney providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area.

It also provides a range of statewide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.

Liverpool City and South Western Sydney is home to people from diverse cultures, religions and languages, making our community vibrant and exciting.

We are situated in one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia and sit within an education and health precinct which includes the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, a Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre, the Clinical Schools of the University of NSW and University of Western Sydney, Sydney South West.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

Completion of a recognised ICD10AM coding course or relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Health Information Management
Experience using the 3M Codefinder
Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise tasks
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Sound knowledge of the DRG allocation process
Experience using Patient Administration Systems and other electronic medical record systems

Need more information?

Interview Date Range: 05/04/ /04/2023

Additional Information

Stepping Up - Close the Gap

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.

Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID19 vaccines available in NSW._
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse._