At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure accurate clinical coding and support high-quality patient care across Metro North Health.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare network committed to inclusion and professional development.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and generous superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in clinical coding and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Join Metro North Health as a Clinical Coder, where your expertise in clinical classification and data quality will support accurate health information, funding outcomes and high-quality patient care across a leading healthcare network.
About the role
The Clinical Coder is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely clinical classification of inpatient episodes across Metro North Health facilities. The role plays a critical part in supporting Queensland Health reporting requirements, activity-based funding, morbidity data collection and healthcare planning through the application of clinical coding standards and classification systems.
The successful candidate will review and analyse patient records, assign ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes, perform DRG grouping and undertake data quality activities to ensure the integrity of clinical information. Working across Metro North facilities as required, they will collaborate with clinicians and health information professionals, participate in documentation improvement initiatives and contribute to ongoing quality and education activities within Health Information Services.
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:
- Assign accurate and timely clinical and procedural codes, DRG classifications and morbidity data in accordance with Australian Coding Standards and Queensland Health requirements.
- Review and abstract information from patient records, clinical information systems and databases to support high-quality health information management.
- Conduct clinical documentation queries and data validation activities to improve coding accuracy, documentation quality and activity-based funding outcomes.
- Collaborate with clinicians and healthcare teams to clarify clinical information, resolve discrepancies and support accurate patient episode reporting.
- Actively participate in coding quality assurance, audit reviews, education sessions and continuous improvement initiatives across Metro North Health.
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.
Clinical Coder employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
