Administration Officer- Clinical Coder

High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4
Remuneration: $69,840.79 - $71,439.54
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ474372
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care.
About the role
Interpreting clinical documentation and demographic information relating to inpatient episodes of care from the patient record for the accurate classification of diseases, injuries and procedures using ICD-10-AM classification system.
Accurate and efficient clinical coding as part of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) coding team.
If you have:

• Completion of a recognised Clinical Coder Course (or undertaking a course for trainee coder). To be appointed at a level above AO3, the coder must meet the NNSWLHD coder competency level requirements
• Capacity to work under broad supervision using standards, guidelines and principles to apply coding skills and knowledge in diverse range of tasks, as an effective member of a team in a high-pressure, high-volume work environment
• A commitment to undertaking and participating in ongoing education

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
• Growth – access to professional and personal development.
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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For role related queries or questions contact Jan Forsythe on Jan.Forsythe@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 20th March 2024
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NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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