Clinical Coder

Queensland Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Modern facilities

Diverse work culture

12.75% super + salary packaging

17.5% leave loading

Permanent full-time positions

Job summary

Gold Coast Health invites applications for a Clinical Coder to join the Digital Health and Innovation team on the Gold Coast. You will assign ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes, perform DRG grouping and ensure data integrity across the clinical information systems.

Your role includes education, evaluation, and auditing activities to improve coding quality and compliance with national standards. Completion of a Diploma in Clinical Coding or a related Bachelor is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Diploma in Clinical Coding, or alternatively a related Bachelor is Mandatory
• Clinical coding experience in hospital/healthcare settings is desirable
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees

Responsibilities

• Abstract relevant information from the electronic patient record and other clinical information systems
• Liaise with the Clinical Coding Educator or Liaison
• Assign ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes and perform DRG grouping per standards within timeframes
• Participate in education, evaluation and auditing activities within the Coding Service

Skills

Clinical coding

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Clinical Coding

Bachelor of Health Information Management

Tools

ICD-10-AM

ACHI

DRG grouping

Job description

This is your chance to use your skills and experience in clinical coding to make a real impact.

Actively contribute to the Clinical Coding Service education, evaluation and auditing program. Our Clinical Coders play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality coding outcomes across the Gold Coast Health.

If you hold a diploma in clinical coding and you're ready to step up and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

About Digital Health and Clinical Coding at Gold Coast Health

Digital Health and Innovation leads the delivery of Gold Coast Health's most significant service improvement, clinical redesign, and digital transformation initiatives.

Within Digital Health, our Clinical Coding Services aims to align health funding to patient care through accurate coding of all diseases and procedures to ensure Gold Coast Health is accurately reimbursed for patient services provided. We also have a key role to play in research and innovation, in that our responsibilities will also include bringing external insight into the organisation for improvement.

About Your New Role

In this role as the Clinical Coder, you will leverage your expertise in clinical documentation analysis to assign accurate and timely clinical codes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with state and national standards. Through ongoing involvement in education, evaluation and auditing initiatives, contribute to the continuous improvement of coding quality and clinical information management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Abstract relevant information from the electronic patient record and all available clinical information systems
• Utilise appropriate resources and liaise with the Clinical Coding Educator or Liaison
• Assign accurate International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) and Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) codes and perform Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) grouping according to Australian Coding Standards, National and State Coding Authority and Queensland Health guidelines within designated timeframes
• Actively participate in education activities, and other initiatives within the Clinical Coding Service, including auditing processes

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a Diploma in Clinical Coding, or alternatively a Tertiary Health Information Management related Bachelor is Mandatory
• Clinical coding experience in a hospital and healthcare setting, in particular tertiary level, will be considered highly desirable
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health

• Flexible work (work from home, 9 day fortnight, RDO, day shifts only)
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• 12.75% super + Salary Packaging
• 17.5% leave loading
• Permanent full time position (several positions)
• Base salary ranging from $ 104,386 - $ 114,182 per annum

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Make the move to the Gold Coast and enjoy a fulfilling career in a stunning location!

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC693934

For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.