Exciting new opportunity exists for a qualified Clinical Coder to join our Clinical Coding team at Caboolture Private Hospital.

About the Role

• Reporting to the Coding Manager and working within a supportive team environment, this position will play a pivotal role in undertaking accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical coding for the Hospital.
• Provide accurate and timely diagnosis and procedure coding for each patient discharged by the hospital following the relevant Australian Coding Standards and relevant State Coding Advice.
• Provide support to the relevant Manager ensuring data is collected, collated and managed in line with Hospital and relevant legislative requirements.
• Participate in quality activities, including internal and external clinical coding audits
• Permanent full-time positions available! 

Your Key Skills and Experience

Essential

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.

Other:

• Eligible for membership with the HIMAA.
• Demonstrated current experience in Clinical Coding including a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent hours (FTE) coding experience (post training) coding a similar casemix to that of the recruiting facility.
• Demonstrated ability to code independently with limited supervision.
• Highly developed ability to self-manage and a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently as required.
• Commitment to professional development through quality activities, constructive feedback and mentoring.
• Sound computer literacy and skills within the Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable

• Experience with patient administration software relevant to hospital (e.g. Meditech)
• Previous Private Hospital experience

Remuneration

$40.77 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD Clerk Grade 6 Yr 2)

About Us

Caboolture Private Hospital is a fully accredited surgical and medical hospital situated in the outer Northern reaches of Brisbane - at the southern end of the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

This hospital has 43 beds, 3 fully equipped operating theatres, a 12 chair Day Procedure Unit and a comfortable day oncology unit. The Hospital is collocated with Caboolture Public Hospital.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

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

• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• According to 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.

For enquiries, please contact Pat Avey via email aveyp@ramsayhealth.com.au

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