Are you looking for a new adventure? Perhaps adding to your skillset? Challenging yourself in a new environment? Take the next step in your career with this exciting, 24-month full-time graduate opportunity within Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance!

Job details

The Graduate Clinical Coder will provide support to Hospital and Health Services to complete monthly clinical coding and clinical coding associated activities including audit and education. The role will be fully supported by the statewide professional lead for Clinical Coding to ensure that the graduate's skills in clinical coding grow to a level that they can work within Queensland hospitals in the future.

You will aid Hospitals and Health Services in completing monthly clinical coding requirements during times of higher demand, to cover planned or unplanned leave and/or to cover areas of workforce shortage and assist the coding professional lead with a variety of state-wide initiatives in the areas of clinical coding and coding audit and collaboration. You will participate in all educational modules, study sessions, and group learning activities as part of the Clinical Coding Accelerated Graduate Training Program (AGTP) while committing to the structured 12-month program. 

Refer to the Role Description for more information on the Graduate Program, training pathway and eligibility. 

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Nationally recognised Diploma of Clinical Coding through a recognised training institution or Bachelor of Health Information Management (HIM).
• Demonstrated knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of the process of abstracting relevant information from patient medical records and accurately applying ICD-10-AM and ACHI coding standards.
• Ability to develop an understanding of hospital workflows and clinical practice within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to achieve a minimum pass mark of 80% in all clinical coding assessments as part of the AGTP.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Proven capacity for self-directed learning, demonstrating autonomy, initiative, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and study.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 36.25 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and access to a variety of programs and initiatives.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HPSP643193 Clincial Coder Accelerated Graduate Training Program RD (PDF, 1.51MB)
  Role Description