Clinical Coder Roma

Queensland Health; Roma; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation

Relaxed lifestyle

Job summary

South West Hospital and Health Service in Roma, Queensland invites a Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Team. The role focuses on coding inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining high-quality health information for reporting.

Based in a rural setting, you’ll contribute to better bush health outcomes while working within a supportive team environment and state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ICD-10-AM coding standards.
• Strong attention to detail and data quality.
• Familiarity with health information management practices.

Responsibilities

• Classify inpatient episodes using the ICD-10-AM system.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of coded data for inpatients.
• Contribute to the health information team’s data integrity and reporting.

Skills

ICD-10-AM coding

Attention to detail

Health information management

Job description

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Team in Roma, Western Queensland.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

The Clinical Coder Roma, Western Queensland classifies inpatient episodes of care using the current edition of the ICD-10-AM Clinical Coding and Classification System. The Clinical Coder is chiefly responsible for the accuracy and quality of clinical coded data which is represented by the relevant diagnoses / procedures assigned to inpatient episodes of care.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
• Play a pivotal role in supporting our teams delivering better health in the bush!
• We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. Weservice an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Roma has to offer! www.romaqueensland.com.au

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/