Clinical Coder
- Develop analytical skills by interpreting medical records and coding data.
- Collaborate in a supportive team with ongoing training and mentorship.
- Enhance healthcare delivery by ensuring accurate patient data management.
Provide accurate coding for inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM, ensure data integrity, uphold ethical standards, and enhance healthcare quality through collaboration.
Employment Type: 2x Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Coder
Remuneration: $37.09 - $37.93 per hour
Hours Per Week: 25 / 24
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider employing over 12,500 employees.
- We offer primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs).
- We are committed to providing better health services in western Sydney and beyond, aligned with core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- We value workforce diversity, reflecting its multicultural community, fostering an inclusive culture, enriching the workplace and improving care quality.
What you'll be doing
Join our team as a Clinical Coder! In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes of care using the ICD-10-AM classification system while adhering to Australian Coding Standards.
- Code inpatient episodes by analysing medical records and using Solventum Codefinder.
- Enter coded data into the Patient Administration System (PAS) and complete cancer registration notifications.
- Adhere to ethical coding practices, ensuring compliance with the Clinical Coding Practice Framework.
- Monitor and report discrepancies in Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) during the coding process.
- Participate in audits, training, and team meetings to enhance coding accuracy and data quality.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding qualification (eg. HIMAA) or a Health Information Management degree and/or significant coding experience in a tertiary hospital.
- A minimum of 12 months experience in clinical coding using ICD-10-AM classification system and sound knowledge of current Australian Coding Standards.
- Demonstrated detailed understanding of DRG assignment and the relationship between Clinical Coding and Activity Based Funding.
- Demonstrated experience using computerised systems such as Solventum Codefinder software and Patient Administration System (PAS).
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload and competing priorities, including the ability to meet set deadlines.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and to working in a continuous quality environment.
Requisition ID: REQ530506
Applications Close: 4th December 2024
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed position description insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Janet Tang on Janet.Tang@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
