Clinical Coder

Clinical Coders - Health Information Services

Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup

• Permanent full time and part time positions: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About the Role

Joondalup Health Campus are looking for qualified Clinical Coders to join our Clinical Coding team. Depending on your experience you will

• Ensure the collection, collation, and management of data aligns seamlessly with the hospital's legislative requirements.
• Your key responsibility will be to deliver precise and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures, whilst adhering to the Australian Coding Standards.
• Your contribution will be essential to maintaining professional coding standards and your continuous professional development.

At the heart of a respectful and supportive team, you’ll report to the Clinical Coding Coordinator.

About You

To thrive in this role, you should be adaptable, possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, and constantly demonstrate courtesy and sensitivity when dealing with patients, the public, and fellow team members.

In addition, you should have:

• Clinical Coding qualifications from Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent, or Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
• Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition and Australian Coding Standards
• Ability and willingness to take on continuing study
• Knowledge and understanding of DRG and Casemix
• Over 2 years of experience in abstracting and coding across a wide casemix.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and patient Management Systems

Remuneration: On Offer is base annual salary ranging from 70K – 110K commensurate with experience

About the Organisation

Joondalup Health Campus, (JHC) is a 725-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. Treating both public and private patients, JHC provides comprehensive acute medical care to the community within Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

If you have any enquiries about this opportunity, don’t hesitate to contact Jacqui Holland on 08 9400 9407 or via email: HollandJacqui@ramsayhealth.com.au.