Clinical Coder

The Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.The RCH is committed to the .RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is available .Job Title: Clinical Coder, Administrative Worker Grade 3 - Health Information Services:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role:This is a Permanent Part Time position at 45.6 per fortnight (0.6 EFT) withinYou will be responsible for completing coding and indexing of hospital separations in an accurate and timely manner using the ICD-10-AM and ACHI classification systems and Australian Coding Standards, as well as quality improvement activities related to coding and patient data.What you'll achieve:

• Accurate and timely coding and indexing of hospital separations
• Effective management of workload to ensure individual coding Key Performance Indicators are met
• Effective collaboration and cooperation with other members of the team to meet monthly coding timelines
• Active participation in department quality improvement activities related to coding
• Adherence to ICD-10-AM, Australian Coding Standards and department processes and procedures

Classification for this position will range from AO31 - AO35 (base salary $72,800 to $80,709 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation)Your skills and experience:

• Diploma of clinical coding qualification or equivalent
• Eligible for membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia
• Several years' experience in a health care setting
• Clinical coding experience preferred
• Understanding of Casemix and Activity Based Funding desirable
• Understanding of the healthcare system

If this sounds like you, click to view the position description.About Health Information Services:Health Information Services (HIS) provides a range of services for The Royal Children's Hospital including scanning, clinical coding and Casemix education, updating and managing access to patient information, medical transcription, and data correction and submission.What we offer:

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!

• Flexible work options available

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!For more information about this position please contact Kathy Cassin, Manager Health Information Services Ph:03 9345 6106 Email: Kathy.cassin@rch.org.au.Why work at the RCH?RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemptionAre you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” buttonApplications close 2 May 2024