Clinical Coder

at  Ramsay Health Care

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

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.

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.