The role  
In this role, you will be responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes in the 12th Edition according to Australian Coding Standards (ACS), National and State Coding Authority, and Queensland Health Guidelines within designated times. You will extract relevant information from patient records and all available clinical information systems to ensure data completeness and accuracy. Additionally, you will complete Queensland Cancer Registry notifications and collect/flag clinical indicator and audit data as part of the coding process.

You will utilize appropriate resources and applications and liaise with team members and clinicians to clarify information (via a CCL process) when necessary. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the integrity and reliability of inpatient morbidity data.

The successful person
To be successful in this role, you must have proof of a qualification in Clinical Coding (from an appropriate registration authority) either a Diploma in Clinical Coding or a relevant qualification such as a Certificate in Clinical Classification. You should demonstrate coding experience across a wide range of DRGs along with at least two years of full-time coding experience in a hospital setting. 

Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification in Intermediate, Advanced ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and ACS Clinical Coding Courses (or their equivalents) or a university degree in Health Information Management would be highly desirable.

About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The State Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical Coding Support Team provide strategic consultancy advice, support, guidance and mentoring to Hospital and Health Service executive, finance and health information management and clinical coding teams in relation to activity data as it pertains to healthcare funding. This includes health information data flows, activity data standards, clinical coding, coding audit, optimisation opportunities and workflow improvement.

This role reports directly to the State Professional Lead Clinical Coding.
 
Benefits 
•    A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment 
•    Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Diverse work culture
•    Opportunities for occasional travel to regional Queensland Hospital and Health services.

What else do I need to know? 
A submission of an EOI application is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with Queensland Health. Being in the casual pool does not mean you will automatically be considered for advertised vacancies when they arise - so you should apply for these via the normal process if they are of interest to you.

Current Queensland Health employees must comply with Queensland Health HR Policy C47. Aggregate and concurrent employment including responsibilities for notifying their line manager/supervisor of their employment arrangements.

For prospective team members who would like to travel to regional sites it is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment as required by HED 01/16 Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements/HR Policy B1 [measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough)].

How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
•    Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
•    A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role as well as your availability for remote work (WFH) or short-term travel.