About the Role

Become a member of the Burnside Hospital team and you will have the opportunity to work within our Medical Records Department and contribute to the hospital achieving our mission of providing safe, contemporary care for every patient, every time in current well-equipped facilities.

The Clinical Coder contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the Burnside Hospital's Medical Records (MR) environment by reading and analysing the medical record to ensure the correct identification of:

• All diagnoses and co-morbidities
• Procedures, both operative and non-operative
• Allied health interventions 

About you

You are a highly passionate and driven person seeking a role where your interest in Clinical Coding can be optimised. You will have proven recent experience in a similar role and have an exceptional collaborative approach. You share the values of Burnside Hospital. You want to be a part of a dynamic team. Above all, you embrace and are committed to be a part of delivering quality patient care.

 Essential skills & competencies:

• Satisfactory completion of Introductory ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS; or Certificate IV in Clinical Classification or Equivalent qualification
• At least two years of recent practical experience participating in clinical coding in a hospital environment
• Sound working knowledge of clinical coding principals and standards
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and work without direct supervision
• Able to self-prioritise and work to deadlines
• Meet the desired coding targets
• Proficient in the use of information technology
• Able to form and maintain effective and harmonious working relations within a team environment

Desirable:

• Intermediate ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS;
• Experience in PiMS and Codexpert or similar coding software

What we offer you...

• Up to $15,900 salary package on range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses. 
• Up to $2,650 on meals entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• access to novated leasing use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• A healthy work life balance through flexible work options
• Wellbeing program which includes three free physio sessions per year

About Burnside Hospital:

At Burnside Hospital, we boast an outstanding reputation, have some of Adelaide's most skilled and well-regarded doctors and specialists, and offer state-of-the-art facilities equipped with modern technology. Together, we form a passionate team that embraces diversity and works tirelessly to ensure a positive community impact.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve. We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQ community.

If you are an experienced Clinical Coder ready for the opportunity this role offers and want to be a part of a team where you can utilise your skills and passion to provide excellent patient-centred care, we want to hear from you!

Join us in this exciting chapter of Burnside Hospital's history. To apply, click 'Apply Now' and begin your journey with us. For enquiries about employment opportunities, please contact our People and Culture team via people&[email protected].

Application close: 6 May 2024, 5 pm

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.

No recruitment agencies please.

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