Clinical Coder

What you will bring to the role 

1. Successful completion of a nationally recognised (HIMAA) course in clinical coding (ICD-10-AM) or tertiary qualification in Health Information Management (or equivalent) or such other qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the employer and/or extensive coding experience in a tertiary hospital
2. Demonstrated experience and competence in clinical classification using ICD-10-AM and high-level knowledge of current Australian Coding Standards.
3. Experience in using computerised patient data bases, electronic medical record and clinical systems.
4. Demonstrated ability to adapt to change.
5. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
6. Demonstrated commitment to working in a team and achieving team goals.
7. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise own workload to ensure daily benchmarks are met.
8. Commitment to continuing professional development and to working in a continuous quality environment.