Located in the holiday destination of the Sunshine Coast, a career opportunity has arisen for an experienced HIM or senior clinical coder to join our world class facility.
About the Role
As a HIM/Senior Clinical Coder or Clinical Coder, you will be responsible for accurate and timely abstraction and assignment of disease and procedure codes for each admitted episode of care in line with Australian Coding Standards and associated advice. The primary responsibilities include:
- Assist the Clinical Coding Service with the coding of outstanding records to support ongoing achievement of department KPIs
- Identify documentation deficiencies and liaise effectively with Clinical Documentation Specialists, Medical Officers, clinical staff and administrative staff to obtain accurate and complete information to facilitate coding
- Participate in both internal and external clinical coding audits
- Liaise with Billing staff about clinical coding and medical record documentation queries
- Assist with the review of data validations and correction of errors associated with mandatory data reporting submissions
Reporting to the Director of Finance, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital coding team to support key department functions. For more details please review the attached position descriptions.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced HIM/senior clinical coder with highly developed interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. You will be a self-motivated with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills. Knowledge and experience of private hospital billing is desirable but not essential.
You will also demonstrate;
- A tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, or
- Successful completion of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS 12th Edition education
- Minimum three to five (3-5) years coding experience in a tertiary hospital utilising ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
- Knowledge of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) (desirable)
Why Ramsay?
- Be part of a dynamic, growing team!
- Flexible work practices to best match your work/life balance
- Join an extensive national network of HIM/CC professionals
- Expand your knowledge of ICD/ACHI/AR-DRG classifications and private hospital funding
About the Organisation
The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 74 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "People Caring for People".
Sunshine Coast Private Hospital includes 9 state-of-the-art operating theatres, two cardiac catheter laboratories, a minor procedure room, a day surgery unit, an 11-bed intensive care unit/coronary care unit and an 9 chair day therapy unit. Medical consulting suites are located onsite together with comprehensive pathology and radiology services.
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 over 100+ 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.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
How to Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application (applications should include CV and 2 current work-related referees).
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Paula Whittaker, Director of Finance, WhittakerPaula@ramsayhealth.com.au
