Clinical Coder (Admin Off Lvl 3/4/5/MRA) - Perm FT/PT
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- Health Records and Information
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- REQ482144 Requisition #
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- Apr 22, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3 / Level 4 / Level 5 / Medical Records Administrator
Administration Officer Level 3: $33.30 - $34.33 per hour
Administration Officer Level 4: $35.22 - $36.03 per hour
Administration Officer Level 5: $37.09 - $37.93 per hour
Medical Records Administrator: $34.44 - $44.55 per hour
Application Close Date: 05/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 08/05/2024 – 15/05/2024
Contact Details: Pinki Rajdev | Phone: 02 8738 3762 | Email: Pinki.Rajdev@health.nsw.gov.au
We are looking for someone who is:
- Dedicated, self-motivated and always eager to learn and grow.
- Committed to ongoing education and learning.
- Always willing to improve their skills and contribute to the success of their team and organisation.
About The Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is actively seeking Clinical Coders who can contribute to their dynamic team.
With flexible work arrangements available, Liverpool Hospital offers an accommodating environment for skilled professionals. Currently, 80% of the contracted coding hours are open to staff who meet quality coding and throughput KPIs.
This opportunity not only offers professional growth but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to healthcare data management, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care.
The position is responsible for the timely and accurate coding of patient's episodes of care.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
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 University of NSW 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 minimum 6 months of coding experience.
- Experience using the 3M Codefinder
- Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise tasks
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Sound knowledge of the DRG allocation process
- Experience using Patient Administration Systems and other electronic medical record systems
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
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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
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
