Job title: Clinical Coder
Company: Ramsay Health Care
Job description: We are committed to developing your coding skills and professional development is supported and encouraged!
The Role
An exciting new opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Clinical Coder to join our Clinical Coding team on a permanent part-time basis, minimum 22.8 hours/fortnight.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and working within a supportive team environment, this position will play a pivotal role in undertaking accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical coding for Strathfield Private Hospital.
We offer a flexible work environment and extensive support network of Health Information Managers, Clinical coders, Clinical Documentation Specialists and educators.
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.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
The Hospital
Strathfield Private Hospital has been servicing the community of Sydney’s inner west for over 30 years and is owned by global hospital group Ramsay Health Care. We cater for a broad range of health care needs from day surgery procedures to highly complex surgery.
The Hospital is 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.
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.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Joanna Edema via EdemaJ@ramsayhealth.com.au
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Advertised: 12 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Expected salary: $43.42 – 47.61 per hour
Location: Australia
Job date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:57:26 GMT
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