The Role:
- Undertake accurate clinical coding, abstracting relevant clinical information from health records and other clinical information systems. Assign codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
- Ensure that clinical coding data is completed and entered into the hospital patient administration system, utilising clinical coding and grouping software, and in accordance with required coding benchmarks.
- Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate, follow up/liaise with clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.
- Validate the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation, including review of cost weight, length of stay (LOS), and Episode Clinical Complexity Score (ECCS) data for all inpatient episodes coded.
- Participate in clinical coding education and quality improvement activities, including coding audits, data quality audits, research project audits and other coding quality activities as required.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is seeking experienced Clinical Coders to join its state-wide Clinical Coding team. The team utilises a state-wide PAS, scanned digital health record and other state-wide clinical information systems.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical coding experience in a health service with casemix comparable to that of the THS. The THS provides services including trauma, burns, interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, obstetric and specialist neonatal services as well as general medical and surgical services.
Support will be provided by the Senior Clinical Coding and Clinical Coding Managers team, along with Clinical Coding colleagues across the state.
The THS offers flexible working conditions, Salary Packaging and rostered day off (RDO) arrangements (full time).
Details of Appointment:
Multiple Permanent, full time/part time, day work, position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Hours and work location may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Casual positions are also available.
- Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Location: Statewide – Tasmania, with office locations available across the state. We will consider hybrid and remote working from home options.
Base Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is in addition to this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia
- Clinical Coding experience in a tertiary level hospital
**We are unable to accept applications from recent graduates or trainees at this time.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Selection Criteria within the attached Statement of Duties.
Please Note:
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For More Information
Kirsten Duggan
Health Information Manager, Clinical Coding (Data Governance and Oncology)
(03) 6777 6555
kirsten.duggan@ths.tas.gov.au
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