Clinical Coder

Westmead Private Hospital, Westmead

• Maternity leave cover, with potential permanent opportunities in the future!
• Casual positions - Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!

About the Role

In this role you will report to the Manager of Health Information Services at Westmead Private Hospital to ensure data is collected, collated and managed in line with hospital and relative legislative requirements. 

You will be processing confidential data which is used for billing, morbidity collections, research, statistical analysis, management information systems, quality activities and casemix management including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) allocation.

About you: To be successful in this role, you will have the following

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) Clinical Coding Course, Associate Diploma or Bachelor of Applied Science, Medical Record Administration or Health Information Management; or similar relevant tertiary qualification.
• Previous Private Hospital experience
• Demonstrated current experience in Clinical Coding including a minimum 3 years fulltime equivalent hours (FTE) coding experience (post training) coding an advanced surgical casemix.
• Commitment to professional development through quality activities, constructive feedback and mentoring.
• Sound computer literacy and skills within the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using Meditech
• Previous Private Hospital experience.

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $37.96 - $52.94 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. 

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

About Us

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Westmead Private Hospital is accredited as a Centre of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, a recognition only given to two other hospitals across Australia. This accreditation signifies our ability to consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality care to our patients.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Hirva Thaker via email at thakerh@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 4 October 2024