Clinical Coder (528998) - Multiple Vacancies

The role:

• Undertake accurate clinical coding by interpreting and abstracting relevant clinical information from medical records and other clinical information systems. Assign codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
• Ensure that clinical coding data is completed and entered into the hospital patient administration system, utilising clinical coding and grouping software, and in accordance with required coding benchmarks.
• Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate, follow up/liaise with clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.
• Validate the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation, including review of cost weight, length of stay (LOS), and Episode Clinical Complexity Score (ECCS) data for all inpatient episodes coded.
• Participate in clinical coding quality improvement activities, including, coding audits, data quality audits, research project audits and other coding quality activities as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

• The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is seeking experienced Clinical Coders to join its state-wide Clinical Coding team. The team utilises a state-wide PAS, scanned health record along with other state-wide clinical information systems. 

• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical coding experience in a health service with casemix comparable to that of the THS.  The THS provides services including trauma, burns, interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, obstetric and specialist neonatal services as well as general medical and surgical services.

• Flexible working conditions are on offer including the opportunity to be based in the north, north west or south of the state, as well as options for working from home.  Support will be provided by the Senior Clinical Coding and Clinical Coding Managers team, along with Clinical Coding colleagues across the state.

Details of Appointment

Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, day worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Statewide – Tasmania

Your primary work location may be located in the Southern, Northern or North Western Region.

Salary:  $79,529 to $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia
• Clinical Coding experience in a tertiary level hospital

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

• Please outline your clinical coding experience, and how this can be applied to the casemix offered by the Tasmanian Health Service
• Please describe what you think is important to being a successful Clinical Coder
• Please outline why you would like to join our team.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Nicola Hunt

Clinical Coding Manager
Phone: (03) 67776545

Important information

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