Job title: Clinical Coder
Company: Ramsay Health Care
Job description:
- Permanent full-time opportunity (part-time applicants will be considered)
- Based at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and Warners Bay Private Hospital
- Immediate access a fantastic range of employee benefits!
The Opportunity
An exciting new opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Clinical Coder to join our growing Newcastle coding team.
Reporting to the Regional Coding Manager and working within a supportive team environment, this position will play a pivotal role in undertaking accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical coding for Lake Macquarie Private and Warners Bay Private Hospitals.
Your Key Skills and Experience
To be a successful candidate you will:
- Possess a recognised clinical coding qualification – HIMAA, tertiary HIM qualification, or equivalent
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ clinical coding experience using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS (12th edition) across a broad casemix within a hospital or health care setting
- Demonstrate a good understanding of anatomy, pathophysiology and clinical interventions
- Have knowledge of Australian Revised Diagnostic Related Groups (AR-DRG) and private health funding models
- Competently undertake the analysis and verification of clinical documentation to ensure coded data accurately represents each episode of care and/or seek clinician clarification as required
- Seek to continuously develop knowledge and improve Clinical Coding practice
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Possess excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise
Remuneration
A base hourly rate of $43.42 – $47.61 plus superannuation based on relevant experience and qualifications exclusive of penalties or allowances.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards – Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts – you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
The Hospitals
The Hospitals are owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
Both Lake Macquarie Private and Warners Bay Private are recognised as leading Private Health facilities within the region providing fantastic ongoing career opportunities. We provide a safe and rewarding environment, for all our team and have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership excellence and training.
Requirements
- 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, which may include Covid-19.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Cass Maxwell, Newcastle Region Coding Manager
E: maxwellc@ramsayhealth.com.au
Applications Close: Monday 25th March 2024
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Advertised: 08 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Expected salary: $43.42 – 47.61 per hour
Location: Lake Macquarie, NSW – Warners Bay, NSW
Job date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:41:45 GMT
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