Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Administration Officer Level 4 Remuneration : $69,840.79 - $71,439.54 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ485014 Applications Close: 9 July 2024 This position is most suitable for clinical coders experienced in the coding of tertiary hospital casemix. What you'll be doing Carry out accurate and timely coding of complex inpatient separations from any or all of the hospitals of the Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD using the current edition of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards in order to provide data for research, planning and financial management. Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Talent Pool This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months. Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/apply-for-position.aspx This is a permanent full time position with job share to be considered for this role. Remote working is also available to suitable applicants. Applicants will be required to undertake the coding of a sample of records and coding exercises at the conclusion of the interview. Selection Criteria Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding course applicable to the Australian inpatient setting. Demonstrated workplace experience and competence in inpatient coding using a recent edition of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS. Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Australian Coding Standards, DRG assignment and the relationship between clinical coding and activity based funding. Demonstrated strong analytical skills Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload, including ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrated excellent communication skills including spelling accuracy, good comprehension of the written word and confidence in the spoken word. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team situation. Demonstrated computer literacy particularly in the use of 3M Codefinder, Patient Administration Systems and electronic medical record systems. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Muratore on Catherine.Muratorehealth.nsw.gov.au
