- Clinical Coders | Leave cover position
- Temporary part time: flexible days and times
About the Role
We are a small, friendly Health Information’s team looking for a coder. As a key member of our team, reporting directly to the Chief Health Information Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate Clinical Coding of all inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM ACHI 12th edition classification systems applying Australian and state coding standards.
You will also:
- Deliver precise and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures in accordance with the latest coding standards
- Process confidential data used for billing, morbidity collections, research, statistical analysis, management information system, quality activities and Casemix management, including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) allocation
- Participate in documentation quality assurance including documentation queries.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will excel in both team and independent work, fostering positive relationships and strong communication networks with all stakeholders and departments across the hospital.
You will also bring:
Education:
- Clinical Coding qualifications Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent, or Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition, National and Victorian coding standards.
- Good analytical and abstracting skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of DRG and Case-mix
- Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to take on continuing study
- Over 1 years of experience in abstracting and coding, although graduates will be considered.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and patient Management Systems.
- Minimum 4 years' experience as a clinical coder.
- Required to assign accurate and timely clinical codes through analysis and use of ICD-10-AM, 12th Edition
- Values based organisation with Positive work culture
- Eligible for membership of HIMAAClinical Coding qualifications from Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent
- Sound and updated knowledge of Medical Science and Medical Terminology
- Ability and willingness to take on continuing study
- Knowledge and understanding of DRG, Casemix and private hospital funding models
- Knowledge and understanding of current Privacy legislation
- Ability to liaise with clinicians and hospital staff about coding and documentation requirements.
Desirable:
- Experience coding Maternity, Neonatal, gynecology and plastics
- Previous work experience using 3M Codefinder
- Previous work experience using MEDITECH.
Remuneration: Salary commensurate with experience.
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 the Organisation
Frances Perry House is a leading private maternity and women’s health hospital in Melbourne. The hospital accommodates 93 beds including a 25 bed Antenatal/Surgical Ward, 7 Birthing Suites, 36 bed Postnatal Ward, Level 4 Special Care Nursery, 4 Operating Theatres, Urodynamics Procedure Room.
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.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Awanthi Jayakoddy, Health Information Manager via email JayakoddyA@ramsayhealth.com.au / 0438 855 266
Closing date: 4 April 2025
