Clinical Coder

• Darwin Private Hospital
• Clinical Coder
• Supportive Management
• Collaborative work environment 
  
  

Are you seeking a role that promotes work-life balance and rewards dedication? 

The Darwin region is renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, great fishing spots, and laid-back lifestyle come and join our team! 

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services team. Your excellent time management and organisational skills, along with considerable clinical coding experience will ensure your success in this position.

As a Clinical Coder your responsibilities will include: 

• Timely and accurate clinical coding
• Participate in case mix analysis, education & quality activities
• Clinical documentation improvement initiatives
• Participate in audits as necessary

Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including Paediatrics, Cardiac Catheterisation, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, ENT, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT.  Our services include a dedicated maternal and neonatal unit, paediatric unit, acute medical surgical unit, rehabilitation unit, mental health and AoD unit and an angiography suite.

Essential Criteria: 

• HIMAA Certification in Clinical Coding with experience in ICD-10-AM , ACHI & ACS
• Proven experience in clinical coding
• Sound understanding of Codefinder & Turbocoder
• Strong organisational skills in planning, prioritising and managing workloads Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
  
  

Desirable Criteria: 

• Sound Knowledge of private sector funding models
• Demonstrated understanding in WebPAS patient information system
  

If you are successful in the role, your salary will be $50.25 per hour (99,294 pa) against the current Healthscope and the Darwin Private Hospital – Non-Clinical Employees - Enterprise Agreement 2022

Applications close: 4 May 2024

For further enquiries:  Helen Humphreys, Health Information Manager -  Helen.Humphreys@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.