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 ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), 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 ( https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/ )

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.