An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Coder Trainee to join the Clinical Coding team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

This position is an entry level position within the clinical coding field and will suit applicants who have completed, a recognised ICD-10-AM Clinical Coding course.

The successful applicant will gain a thorough working knowledge of clinical coding through on the job training and mentoring by experienced Clinical Coders.

The goal of this position is for the Trainee to gain skills required to progress to become a competent Clinical Coder.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Role responsibilities

• Participation in a structured Clinical Coding education program that covers all specialties.
• Analysis of medical record content for hospital inpatient episodes and abstraction of diagnoses, procedures, external causes of injury and poisoning using ICD-10-AM and the Australian Coding Standards.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of clinical coding under the guidance of experienced Coders with the aim of meeting competency expectations with overall achievement of 85% accuracy.
• Use appropriate software to facilitate code assignment and enter coded data into the Patient Administration System.
• Participate in group education and continue self-education to improve knowledge and clinical coding skills.
• Promote the recording of comprehensive clinical documentation for clinical coding by identifying insufficient documentation and initiating Coding Queries to clinicians.
• Promote the coder/clinician relationship and accurate data collection by participating in meetings with multi-disciplinary staff.

Employment Term

• Fixed Term Temporary full-time, up to 12 months

Generous remuneration package value up to $94,810 p.a.comprising:

• Salary rates between $2864.10 - $3185.10 p.f. (AO3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Role requirements

• Whilst not mandatory, this role will suit applicants who have completed, a recognised Clinical Coding course.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following: 

• Possession of a sound knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and Australian Coding Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks and undertake tasks requiring high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, prioritise allocated work and be flexible in changing work environments.
• Possession of sound interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possession of a high standard of general administrative skills, including computer skills.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. 

Townsville North Queensland

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies 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.

Please download the Role Description for future reference.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO3 Clinical Coding Trainee (CIS) 30481286 (Word, 382KB)
  Role Description