Advanced Clinical Coder

Queensland Health; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks annual leave

Superannuation benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service seeks an experienced Advanced Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding Unit. The role focuses on auditing, data analysis, and clinician liaison to ensure accurate and timely coded data, while developing education programmes to enhance coder skills.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including remote work for Queensland applicants. This is a permanent full-time position within Clinical Information Services, supporting inpatient coding across the

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Services are seeking an experienced and outcome driven Advanced Clinical Coder to join their Clinical Coding Unit.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including working remotely for Queensland applicants only.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Advanced Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The Advanced Clinical Coder is acknowledged as having excellent clinical coding skills and extensive knowledge across a broad range of specialties.

The purpose of this role is to conduct quality activities for the Clinical Coding Unit through auditing, data analysis and clinician liaison to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of coded data; and to develop, coordinate and implement education programmes to continuously improve skills of clinical coders and to produce high quality coded data.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including working remotely for Queensland applicants only.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time role.

About the Department

Clinical Information Services is responsible for the management of clinical information across Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Areas of responsibility include Clinical Coding, Medical Records, Release of Information, Data Quality, 7 Day Service, Information Management and Information Privacy.

Clinical Coding Unit is responsible for coding all inpatient separations for all hospitals within Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Coded data is used for multiple purposes within Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health and nationally, including business intelligence, clinical research, health services evaluation and planning, quality and safety monitoring, funding and resource allocation, epidemiology and education of health professionals.

About your new employer

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare organisation that delivers high-quality services across a diverse and complex environment. As a leading provider, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practices, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support meaningful organisational outcomes.

We are committed to investing in our people, offering strong professional development opportunities, exposure to varied projects, and pathways to broaden your skills and experience.

Our workplace culture values collaboration, inclusion, and support, providing a positive and flexible environment where you can thrive. You'll benefit from a unique balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle, with access to both metropolitan-level work and the advantages of a regional setting.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, a focus on employee wellbeing, and the opportunity to build your career while maintaining a healthy work/life balance in a vibrant and welcoming community.

Role requirements

• Minimum 4 years clinical coding experience.
• The following qualifications are mandatory
  • Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent) or
  • Diploma of Clinical Coding from the Health Information Management Association of Australia (or equivalent).
  • Certificate in Advanced Clinical Coding from the Health Information Management Association of Australia (or equivalent).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4488.00-$4856.70 p.f. (CC3)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Locality allowance
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.