Casual Clinical Coder

Queensland Health; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Health in Brisbane CBD is seeking AO4 Casual Clinical Coders to deliver accurate ICD-10-AM/ACHI coding and DRG grouping for statewide reporting. You may work remotely or onsite, with assignments across multiple facilities and specialties.

A minimum of two years' full-time coding in a tertiary or large hospital is required. Join a supportive HIM team, participate in audits, and contribute to coding quality while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality in a dynamic, flexible

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' full-time coding experience in a tertiary or large hospital.
• Accurate ICD-10-AM/ACHI coding and DRG grouping.
• Ability to work remotely or onsite as required.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, accurate and timely morbidity and procedural coding.
• Support statewide HIM and Clinical Coding Team; surge coverage during peak demand.
• Work may be allocated across multiple facilities and specialties; maintain data security.

Skills

ICD-10-AM/ACHI coding

DRG grouping

Data verification

Registry/audit knowledge

Audits & quality improvement

Confidentiality & data security

Tools

Clinical coding systems

ACS guidelines

Queensland Health guidelines

Job description

An exciting opportunity for causal clinical coders, based in Brisbane CBD and surrounds with the ability to WFH | This is a fantastic opportunity can broaden your work experience, offering flexible assignments that fit your schedule and preferences.

What you'll do

The AO4 Casual Clinical Coder provides high quality, accurate and timely morbidity and procedural coding to support Queensland Health's statewide activity reporting requirements. The role is acknowledged as having competent clinical coding skills across a broad range of specialties, with a minimum of two years' full time coding experience in a tertiary or large hospital setting.

Casual Clinical Coders support the State HIM and Clinical Coding Team by providing surge capacity during periods of increased demand, leave coverage, or workforce shortages across Queensland Hospital and Health Services (HHSs). Work may be allocated across multiple facilities and specialties and may be performed remotely or onsite as required.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Can deliver accurate, timely ICD‑10‑AM/ACHI coding, DRG grouping, data verification and registry/audit requirements using all relevant clinical systems in accordance with ACS, national/state advice and Queensland Health guidelines.
• Will contribute to statewide coding quality through audits, collaboration with HIM and Coding teams, adherence to QH standards, and completion of duties as directed.
• Achieves required throughput and accuracy while supporting statewide coding operations, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality, and performing tasks as directed.
• Maintains current knowledge of coding standards, legislation and clinical practice changes while actively participating in education, forums and specialist training.

Important to note:

A submission of an EOI application and talent pool application is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with Queensland Health. Being in the casual pool does not mean you will automatically be considered for advertised vacancies when they arise - so you should apply for these via the normal process if they are of interest to you.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture

Casual non standard hours

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.