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Due to the creation of our newly Centralised Coding model, we are looking for highly proficient and experienced Clinical Coders to join our national team on a permanent basis.
We are looking for experienced Coders with an interest in coding a vast Casemix across all Private Hospitals within Calvary healthcare. The role will be predominantly clinical coding with opportunities to participate in coding quality audits and education activities.
If you’re a Clinical Coder, seeking a flexible working environment, supportive of a work-life balance and willing to invest in ongoing development Calvary could be a great opportunity for you.
We currently have Permanent Clinical Coder hybrid positions available to support the Calvary Hospitals. The positions will join the National Coding Team, reporting directly to the National Health Information Manager as part of the National Revenue Team.
Main Duties
• Accurately coding episodes using ICD-10-AM in accordance with Australian Coding Standards and relevant state and national advice.
• Ensuring all coding is completed in a timely manner, in accordance with internal and external KPIs
• Participate in documentation improvement and revenue optimisation activities.
• Participate in Coding audit activities as required.
About you
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent tertiary qualification; or Completion of approved HIMAA course in ICD-10-AM intermediate coding.
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in Clinical Coding using ICD-10-AM Classification system across broad Casemix for a period of at least 3 years is essential and experience in a hospital or health care setting is desirable.
• Strong Computer literacy
• Ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Calvary.
• Desirable: Experience with the private health sector funding and billing requirements.
For further information please contact Bree Hodgson, National Health Information Manager on Bree.Hodgson@calvarycare.org.au
Why work at Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own thoughts, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including Covid-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella (recruiter to delete irrelevant vaccinations).
