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Administration Officer Clinical Coder - Casual
Caboolture Hospital
Classify inpatient care episodes using ICD-10-AM/ACHI per standards, and maintain/improve clinical records per Queensland Health requirements.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAB579823 |
| Closing date | 09-Aug-2024 |
| Job duration | Flexible casual position |
| Contact person | John Quail |
| Contact details | (07) 5433 8839 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
To classify inpatient episodes of care using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) and The Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) according to the Australian Coding Standards and Queensland Health requirements.
Assist in the maintenance, development and continued quality assessment of the clinical record content and the clinical record process.
About you
This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Clinical coding – abstract and verify relevant information in the clinical record; assign accurate ICD-10-AM codes and perform DRG grouping according to the Australian Coding Standards, State Coding Authority and legislative guidelines within designated timeframes at both Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals.
- May assist the Senior Health Information Manager – Service Line with the end of month data extraction for Kilcoy Inpatient data.
- Maintain high level current knowledge of coding practices and standards, state and federal regulations pertaining to clinical classification and related computer applications.
- As part of the coding process, complete Queensland Cancer Registry notifications and collect/flag clinical indicator and audit data
- Utilise the 3M Web Codefinder software, relevant patient information systems and related pathology and associated databases to assist in verification and allocation of codes.
- Actively participate in the coding audit process
- Monitor and collect coding activity data.
- Collect information utilising databases and systems, as required.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAB579823 - Role Description (PDF, 391KB)
Role Description
Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
Application Kit
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Application Kit
