Clinical Coder

City Fertility is seeking a day hospital Clinical Coder to join our team as we expand our City Health Day Hospitals.About Us:City Fertility is a leading provider in the Fertility/IVF Services market in Australia, renowned for our commitment to excellence in patient care. With a legacy of pioneering fertility treatments and a highly regarded network of specialists. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of specialist fertility services to individuals and couples across Australia.Our mission extends beyond medical expertise; we understand that our patients' journeys are multi-faceted. City Fertility places a strong emphasis on creating a compassionate and supportive environment. We believe that a patient's journey involves not only exceptional medical care but also the dedication of proactive and patient-focused administrators.Your Role:In your role you will support the City Health Day Hospital team by participating in all aspects of ICD-10-AM coding for our two-day hospitals, located in Notting Hill and Jolimont. Working either in clinic or remotely you'll work alongside our clinical administration team assisting in documentation improvement, health fund billing compliance, revenue optimisation, auditing and provide advice and interpretation of specific coding, casemix and DRG related matters. Initially supporting our Victorian team, there's potential scope for support to be provided to our interstate day hospitals.As a Clinical Coder you will:

• Be responsible for accurate and efficient clinical coding in alignment with International Classification of Diseases and health related problems, 12th Edition, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including, clinical coding and administrative internal and external audits and accreditation requirements.
• Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode.
• Provide training and development to City Health clinical administration staff including upskilling key personnel in clinical coding.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work efficiently under tight deadlines

Qualifications and skills we value:We are looking for someone who is patient-focused, compassionate, supportive, and a team promoter. Ideally, you will bring the following to the role:

• Dedicated Experience: Basic to Intermediate experience in Clinical Coding for Day Hospitals using ICD-10-AM classification system.
• Tech Proficiency: Experience with day surgery software FYDO and Dox (highly regarded)
• Industry Know-How: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of casemix and diagnosis related groups (DRG) along with sound knowledge of the Australian Coding Standards and clinical coding issues.
• Communication Mastery: Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Precision Matters: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Time Management: Demonstrated excellent time management.

In addition to the above we also require the following:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent tertiary qualification; or
• Successful completion of a recognized coding course (Qualification from HIMAA is highly regarded)

Diverse Perspectives Welcome!At City Fertility, we're cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that thrives on innovation. Meeting every single requirement? Not necessary. We encourage you to apply if you're drawn to this role, even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've outlined.Our team operate in an autonomous environment, where we celebrate innovation. Embrace your strengths, as we value everyone's unique contribution. We offer flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package within a supportive team-based culture. If you have any specific needs or requirements, feel free to discuss them with us; and we'll try our best to accommodate your requests.