Clinical Coder | Icon Cancer Centre

Icon Group; City of Brisbane; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere in Australia

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Icon Cancer Centre's Health Information Services team seeks an experienced Clinical Coder to accurately code patient admissions and maintain the quality and integrity of health information in a remote Australia setting.

You will review records, apply ICD-10-AM and ACHI 13th Edition, perform AR-DRG grouping, and support quality improvements while collaborating with clinicians and the team.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Clinical Coding
• 3+ years of clinical coding experience
• Experience with ICD-10-AM and ACHI 13th Edition
• Strong understanding of AR-DRGs and medical terminology
• Excellent accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Experience using healthcare information systems

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and identify diagnoses, procedures and treatments
• Code with ICD-10-AM and ACHI 13th Edition
• Undertake AR-DRG grouping activities
• Complete Cancer Registry notifications
• Clarify incomplete or inconsistent clinical documentation
• Support coding quality reviews and process improvements
• Collaborate with clinicians and Health Information Services colleagues
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy

Skills

Clinical coding

ICD-10-AM

ACHI 13th Edition

AR-DRG knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Clinical Coding qualification

Health Information Management qualification

Job description

Administration Australia Full Time Icon Cancer Centre Australia

Join Icon Cancer Centre's Health Information Services team and apply your skills in a specialised oncology environment. You will work with complex clinical information and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of data that supports quality patient care.

Choose full-time, part-time or casual employment and work entirely remotely from anywhere in Australia.

Tell us your ideal arrangement and we will work around you.

Why Join Us?

• Develop your expertise in oncology and haematology coding
• Work with varied and clinically complex episodes of care
• Join an experienced and supportive national team
• Have your professional judgement and expertise valued
• Contribute ideas that improve coding quality and processes
• Access ongoing learning and professional development
• Work remotely with hours and employment options that suit you

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Clinical Coding, you will accurately code patient admissions and help maintain the quality and integrity of Icon’s health information.

• Reviewing medical records and identifying diagnoses, procedures and treatments
• Coding with ICD-10-AM and ACHI 13th Edition
• Undertaking AR-DRG grouping activities
• Completing Cancer Registry notifications
• Clarifying incomplete or inconsistent clinical documentation
• Supporting coding quality reviews and process improvements
• Collaborating with clinicians and Health Information Services colleagues
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy

About You

You are an experienced Clinical Coder who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You are comfortable working independently while contributing to a connected and collaborative team.

You will bring:

• A formal qualification in Clinical Coding
• At least three years of clinical coding experience
• Experience using ICD-10-AM and ACHI 13th Edition
• A strong understanding of AR-DRGs and medical terminology
• Excellent accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Confidence using healthcare information systems

Private hospital, oncology or haematology coding experience will be highly regarded.

A tertiary qualification in Health Information Management and eligibility for HIMAA membership are desirable but not essential.

Meaningful Work, Wherever You Are

At Icon Cancer Centre, our purpose is to provide exceptional, personalised cancer care to patients and their families. Your expertise will strengthen the quality of our health information and support the effective delivery of cancer care.

Icon Cancer Centre – Australia and New Zealand

Icon Cancer Centre are pioneers of private cancer care in Australia with over 35 years' experience. There are currently 45 cancer centres across Australia and a joint venture in New Zealand with several in development. These centres include a mix of dedicated medical oncology, haematology, and radiation oncology facilities, as well as comprehensive cancer centres that bring all services together under one roof, including research and pharmacy. Over half of our cancer centres are in outer-metro and regional communities delivering on our mission to bring the best possible care, closer to home.

For more information on our cancer services in Australia visit www.iconcancercentre.com.au

Here’s why our people choose us:

Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.

Impact, at Scale: We're Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you'll know your work is making a difference.

Connection, at Heart: Our work isn't easy but it's extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.

Opportunity, at Hand: We're constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.

Our Culture and Benefits:

We don't just offer jobs - we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:

• Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings - potentially saving you thousands!
• Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
• Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.