Clinical Coder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Accurately and promptly assigning clinical codes to patient care episodes at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside.

• Analyzing patient record documentation and utilizing the correct version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Australian Modification (ICD10AM).

• Implementing Australian Coding Standards along with relevant guidance from State Coding authorities.

• Engaging in ongoing training, education sessions, and continuous audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent, or Clinical Coding qualifications from HIMAA or a similar institution.

• A minimum of two years of experience in clinical coding.

• Prior experience using 3M Codefinder software.

• Proven experience in clinical coding across various DRGs with demonstrated high-quality coding abilities.

• Current knowledge of Clinical Coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards, along with a willingness to engage in performance and quality improvement initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working locations - work from anywhere in Australia!

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card providing discounted services for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands including Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, and airport lounge membership discounts.

• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates, and paid approved overtime.

• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, the option to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent’s Private Hospital, and discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank.