Senior / Clinical Coder

Woodlands Health; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Clinical Coder responsible for translating medical narratives into ICD-10-AM codes. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, with coding experience preferred. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team. The organization offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Relevant ICD coding experience is preferred.
• Meticulous and thorough in reading through clinical documentation.
• A target-oriented team player with initiative and positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract relevant data and translate diagnoses into ICD-10-AM codes.
• Interact closely with clinicians for coding accuracy.
• Manage and track daily uncoded/coders workload report.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of medical terminology/procedures

Excellent communication and writing skills

Proficient with Microsoft applications

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Diploma in Medical/Nursing/Health Science or equivalent

Job description

Woodlands Health (WH) provides care for the North‑Western population in Singapore. We will operate a purpose‑built integrated Campus set to open progressively from 2023. The Campus will include a fully integrated acute and community hospital, specialist outpatient clinics, intermediate and long‑term care facilities and green healing spaces. We will offer a comprehensive range of acute, sub‑acute, rehabilitative and transitional care services, working closely with partners to deliver seamless care within and beyond our Campus. Since 2016, WH has started serving and empowering residents in their health journey through our Community Nurse Posts and outreach efforts. In September 2020, WH introduced the GPFirst Programme in the North and opened the first community‑based Urgent Care Centre at Kampung Admiralty making urgent care more accessible to residents living nearby.

Broad Function

Responsible for translating narrative descriptions of diseases, injuries and procedures into codes, based on a pre‑defined Casemix classification system.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract relevant data and translate the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and surgery/procedures of all inpatient and day surgery discharges into ICD‑10‑AM codes from discharge summary/case notes/operation reports/histology reports in accordance with the national and hospital coding standards within the stipulated time frame for DRG and medi‑claim coding.
• Interact closely with clinicians for clarifications/confirmation/feedback on documentation of principal diagnosis, secondary diagnosis and surgery/procedure/treatment if necessary that may affect coding accuracy and correct subvention.
• Keep abreast of latest coding standards and update coding knowledge/coding skills.
• Manage and track daily uncoded/coders workload report.
• Work closely with the supervisor so as to continuously improve the current work processes in Clinical Coding office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Diploma in Medical/Nursing/ Health Science or equivalent.
• In  depth knowledge of medical terminology/procedures.
• Relevant ICD coding experience is preferred.
• Meticulous and thorough in reading through clinical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and also in a team.
• A target‑oriented team player with initiative and positive work attitude.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications.

Please be informed that only application submitted through NHG Career Webpage (corp.nhg.com.sg/Careers), Jobstreet Singapore (jobstreet.com.sg), Singapore Medical Association (sma.org.sg), MyCareersFuture.sg, LinkedIn and WHC appointed recruitment agencies will be considered. If you are accessing this job posting from another recruitment channel, please visit the official channels mentioned above.

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