Clinical Coder (Admin Off.Lvl 3/4/5 or MRA Incremental) - Temp FT
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3/4/5 or MRA Incremental
Remuneration:
Administration Officer Level 3 : $1,309.71 - $1,350.53 per week
Administration Officer Level 4 : $1,385.35 - $1,417.06 per week
Administration Officer Level 5 : $1,458.95 - $1,492.04 per week
Medical Records Administration : $1,354.64 - $1,752.18 per week
Requisition ID: REQ553390
Application Close Date: 02/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 05/03/2025 - 12/03/2025
Contact Details: Pinki Rajdev |(02) 8737 3762 | Pinki.Rajdev@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Coder is responsible for the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes of care, in accordance with the Australian coding standards and other relevant documents. Other responsibilities include maintaining ethical coding practice and participating in quality activities.
Where you'll be working
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM coding course or relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Health Information Management (with a clinical coding component).
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using Patient Administration Systems, electronic medical record systems and coding software.
- Demonstrated detailed understanding of DRG assignment and the relationship between Clinical Coding and Activity Based Funding.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
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To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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