Advanced Coder Tertiary Casemix , Queensland Health

Clinical Coding Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking for Advanced Coder Tertiary Casemix to join their team. The Tertiary Coder accurately assigns specific morbidity and procedural classifications to patient episodes to meet data reporting requirements of Queensland Health.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time
Occupational group Information Management/Library
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MS01533578
Closing date 07-Jan-2024
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Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Permanent
Contact person Artemis Chrysostomou
Contact details 07 3176 9070
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Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population.
This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
About the Role:

• Undertake the clinical coding function:

• Abstract and verify information from the medical record in accordance with current industry requirements and standards within designated timeframes;
• Utilise information systems to assist in completion of coding e.g. 3M Codefinder, pathology, radiology, appointment scheduling; and
• Perform DRG grouping and revise to ensure accuracy.

• Participate in and contribute to the coder-clinician liaison program to verify clinical documentation for coding purposes.
• Provide advice and support to other coding staff in relation to clinical coding application.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of coding-related systems, standards and clinical practices.
• Participate in and contribute to quality activities in relation to coded data, patient record documentation and the collection of quality health data.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
Our ICARE² values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence, shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team.
Further information
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Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants