Job title: Health Information Release Officer / Clinical Coder
Company: NSW Health
Job description: Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4, Admin Off Lvl 5, Medical Records Admin
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ464555
Applications Close: 17/03/2024
This Position is dependent on Qualifications:
Administration Officer Level 4 – ($35.22 – $36.03 per hour)
Administration Officer Level 5 – ($37.09 – $37.94 per hour)
Medical Records Admin – ($34.44 – $44.55 per hour)
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you will be doing:
An exciting opportunity awaits for a Health Information Release Officer / Clinical Coder to join the team at Lithgow Hospital on a Permanent Part Time basis.
The Health Information Release Officer / Clinical Coder is responsible for the:
- Management of the medico legal / information release functions across Lithgow / Portland Health Services, including auditing, statistics, and KPIs.
- Supervision of record keeping and record control functions of the Health Information and Record Service.
- Accurate assignment of clinical codes to inpatient episodes of care for Lithgow / Portland Health Services.
Providing Health Information advice and assistance (ROI) to community Health Services and Lithgow Private Hospital.
Providing an efficient, prompt and customer focused medical record services that provides accurate information for the ongoing health care of clients.
Developing and maintain effective communication with service departments and partners
Participating as a member of the NBMLHD Health Information Best Practice Group and other relevant committees and working parties, as directed.
If you are interested in joining a diverse team who demonstrate CORE values and provide exceptional person-centered care, apply today!
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
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.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Selection Criteria to be addressed: * Tertiary qualifications Health Information management or equivalent, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Health Information and Records Area.
- High level of oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a well-developed organisational ability.
- Proven current knowledge of Medico-legal / Health Information Release and Medical Record keeping policies, procedures and legislation.
- Ability to provide input, interpret, monitor and evaluate policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised Australian Clinical Coding course and Medical Terminology course with sound knowledge and practical experience of the ACCD Australian
- Proven experience with auditing and data submission in a health environment.
- Ability to meet pre-determined targets and deadlines.
- Ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position.
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Expected salary: $35.22 – 36.03 per hour
Location: Lithgow, NSW
Job date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:57:59 GMT
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