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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Bowral Hospital
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $77,623.75 - $79,458.87 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ473299
Application Close Date: 24/03/2024
Interview Date Range: 27/03/2024 – 03/04/2024
Contact Details: Kristine Lamplough– 02 4861 0229 | kristine.lamplough@health.nsw.gov.au
At SWSLHD, we prioritise flexibility and understand that work-life balance is crucial for our team members. That's why we offer a range of flexible work options tailored to individual needs. Whether it's remote work arrangements, flexible hours, or alternative scheduling, we empower our employees to achieve their best while accommodating their personal commitments.
About the Opportunity
Bowral Hospital, located in the stunning Southern Highlands is seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and organised individual to join the team as a Clinical Coding Supervisor.
You will be working in a small rural hospital where you can make a real difference with your skills. You will be highly organised and be well versed in assisting others to remain organised also. You will understand the importance or accuracy and timeliness of information and have attention to detail at the forefront of your role.
With your previous experience you will be able to guide the team and assist the department through your strong communication skills. You will be an outgoing person who can network easily with a range of stakeholders and will take great pride in your work and the district.
We are seeking an experienced administrator who is adaptable to change and works well with a range of technological suites and programs. Your friendly nature will assist you in becoming part of a dedicated and community focused team who thrive on improving health outcomes in the local community.
If you have the skills and experience we need at Bowral Hospital and are ready to work in the picturesque town of Bowral, click APPLY NOW.
You Will be Provided With:
- Free Parking
- A Comprehensive orientation program
- Great place to Live and Work
- 10.5% Superannuation
- Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees)
- One additional day off per month (Full Time Employees Only)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave provisions
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart Salary
- Workplace Giving Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities through inhouse RTO & the Center for Education & Workforce Development
- Discounted Gym Membership through Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
To assist the Clinical Information Manager in developing and implementing strategies to maintain the quality of coded data to accurately reflect the casemix of Bowral & District Hospital.
Where You'll Be Working
The Southern Highlands of NSW is made up of 34 towns and villages, providing both a rural yet cosmopolitan lifestyle of cafes, restaurants and wineries, offering a diverse range of industry, sports, arts and culture, affordable housing, excellent schools, all less than 1.5 hours travel to Sydney, Canberra and the coast
Bowral & District Hospital is part of the South West Sydney Local Health District with strong and established networks to tertiary facilities of Campbelltown and Liverpool.
Bowral & District Hospital is a level 3 acute bed facility which provides a wide range of services including 24 hour Emergency Department, 2 x Operating Theatres plus a Procedures room, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Critical and Coronary Care, Maternity & Paediatrics.
The Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its commitment to safe, quality patient care.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic coders who enjoy working in a small multidisciplinary team environment.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS coding course or relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management/Medical Records Management with experience in Clinical Coding.
- Demonstrated high level current Clinical Coding knowledge and experience with current industry experience for a minimum of 3 years full time employment in a hospital environment using ICD-10-AM/ACHI, the Australian Coding Standards and the 3M Encoder.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in casemix, DRGs and ABF with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate coded clinical data whilst meeting throughput targets.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of data/information reports and the development/implementation of coding quality improvement activities.
- Demonstrated high level computer skills and experience in using MS Office, a Patient Administration System, electronic medical record, 3M CodeFinder and other electronic coding resource materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise a high volume workload and meet deadlines. Proven ability to determine integrity of data and problem solve.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in complying with the NSW Health Privacy Manual, with a thorough understanding of confidentiality.
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Workplace Giving Program
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Salary Packaging
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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