EDUCATION:

• Clinical Coding qualifications Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent, or Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition, National and Victorian coding standards.
• Good analytical and abstracting skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of DRG and Case-mix
• Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to take on continuing study
• Over 1 years of experience in abstracting and coding, although graduates will be considered.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and patient Management Systems.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a clinical coder.
• Required to assign accurate and timely clinical codes through analysis and use of ICD-10-AM, 12th Edition
• Values based organisation with Positive work culture
• Eligible for membership of HIMAAClinical Coding qualifications from Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent
• Sound and updated knowledge of Medical Science and Medical Terminology
• Ability and willingness to take on continuing study
• Knowledge and understanding of DRG, Casemix and private hospital funding models
• Knowledge and understanding of current Privacy legislation
• Ability to liaise with clinicians and hospital staff about coding and documentation requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

We are a small, friendly Health Information’s team looking for a coder. As a key member of our team, reporting directly to the Chief Health Information Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate Clinical Coding of all inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM ACHI 12th edition classification systems applying Australian and state coding standards.