- 01/03/2021
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Sydney Adventist Hospital
Description
A full time or part time Clinical Coder position has become available within Adventist Healthcare Limited (AHCL).
The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:
Essential:
- Completion of medical terminology and clinical coding qualification through HIMAA or OTEN or a Health Information Management Degree
- Minimum 2 years coding experience in a tertiary level hospital
- Experience using 3M Codefinder
- Ability to achieve deadlines
- Well organised and ability to prioritise workload
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both in an unsupervised environment and within a team
Desirable:
- Experience with electronic medical records
- Knowledge of private sector funding models
- Training in ICD 10AM 11th edition
Duties/responsibilities:
- Code health care records in accordance with the Australian Coding standards
- Participate in regular coding audits and quality improvement activities
- Liaise with clinicians and other professionals to clarify and seek further clinical information regarding coding queries
- Respond to internal and external departmental requests for information as required
- Provide assistance with other processes in the department when required