Clinical Coder

St Vincent's Health Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Based on experience; not specified; discounted gym...
Fully remote
Icd10am coding proficiency
Australian coding standards knowledge
Liaison with clinicians for records
The Clinical Coder is responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Coder is responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation.
  • St Vincent's Health Australia is Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857.
  • Employees receive benefits including discounted gym access via Fitness Passport, private health insurance discounts, and a government salary sacrifice program.

Matching Summary

The Clinical Coder is responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation.

Salary

Based on experience; Not specified; Discounted gym access; Private health insurance discount; Salary sacrifice program; Educational development support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD10AM coding proficiency
  • Australian Coding Standards knowledge
  • Liaison with clinicians for records
  • Cancer Registry notification experience
  • PICQ or audit participation

Nice-to-have

  • 3M Codefinder software experience
  • Ongoing training and education sessions
  • Performance and quality improvement activities
  • Experience across a range of DRGs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent
  • HIMAA Clinical Coding qualifications or equivalent
  • At least two years clinical coding experience
  • Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have valid work rights
  • Completion of pre-employment checks including immunisations

Work Rights

Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have appropriate visa granting work rights

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