Clinical Coder - Flexible Hours with Evening/Weekend Shifts

Healthscope

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On-site

AUD 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Norwest Private Hospital in Bella Vista, part of Healthscope, is seeking an experienced Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services team. The role is onsite at our Bella Vista campus with flexible casual or part-time hours to fit your lifestyle.

You will code inpatient episodes, abstract and assign diagnostic and procedural codes, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Experience in an acute hospital setting and HIMAA Certification are essential, with Codefinder,

Qualifications

HIMAA Certification in Clinical Coding (or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years' clinical coding experience within an acute hospital setting.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
Working knowledge of Codefinder and Turbocoder.
Understanding of private hospital funding models.
Experience using the WebPAS patient information system.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient episodes.
Abstract and assign diagnostic and procedural codes in accordance with relevant standards.
Participate in casemix analysis, education, and quality improvement activities.
Support clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
Contribute to coding audits and other quality assurance activities as required.