At a Glance
- Tasks: Support health information management and clinical coding in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join Metro North Health, a leader in healthcare, research, and education.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and generous superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Embrace a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in clinical coding and knowledge of health information standards required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Permanent full time opportunity to be responsible for supporting the Senior Health Information Management (HIM), Service Line in the management of Health Information and clinical classification data submissions and standards maintenance. The position also holds a weekly clinical coding quota.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Clinical coding – abstract and verify relevant information in the clinical record; assign accurate ICD-10-AM (or relevant ICD version) codes and perform DRG grouping according to the Australian Coding Standards, State Coding Authority and legislative guidelines within designated timeframes at both Caboolture and relevant facilities supported by Caboolture HIS coding team.
- Assist the Senior Health Information Manager – Service Line with the end of month data extraction for inpatient data.
- Maintain high level current knowledge of coding practices and standards, state and federal regulations pertaining to clinical classification and related computer applications.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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