Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until 31/12/2020)
Position Classification: Admin Officer Lvl 6, MRA
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ172386

Applications Close: 29/08/2020

This position is dependent on qualifications:

Administration Officer Level 6 - ($1,353.73 - $1,387.24 per week)

Medical Records Administration - ($1,183.32 - $1,549.33 per week)

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

This position will be required to travel to all facilities within Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) to provide relief to ensure Clinical Coding KPIs and deadlines are met at all facilities.
The position is responsible for the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes of care, in accordance with the Australian coding standards and other relevant documents. Other responsibilities include maintaining ethical coding practice.
When not providing relief, the position will be required to participate and assist with clinical coding quality and educational activities.

This position is classified as an Administrative Officer - Level 6 or a Medical Records Administrator depending on qualifications.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do, and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZhAGF38E10CN2upBndvfA

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

About Applying

If you read this and think “Wow – that’s me!” then please review the position description and selection criteria for the role. You will need to submit an application electronically by clicking on the “Apply Now” button. So that we truly understand how perfect you are for this role, please ensure that you detail your experience, skills, knowledge and any other relevant information by responding to each selection criteria.

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Selection Criteria to be Addressed:

Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding qualification with a minimum 12 months continuous coding experience across a broad range of clinical specialties, and proven competency for Clinical Coder as specified in the HIMAA Clinical Coder National Competency Standards and Assessment Guide
Demonstrated ability to assist with quality improvement activities in relation to coded data utilising recognised continuous quality improvement principles
Demonstrated experience in using computerised patient administrative systems
Demonstrated positive attitude and the flexibility to maintain work standards and a service focus in a changing environment
Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to assist with clinical coding quality activities and understand their relationship to Casemix, DRG classification systems and Activity Based Funding/Management Models
Demonstrated ability to resolve clinical coding queries utilising sound judgement and initiative by interpreting relevant policies, procedures, and standards
Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines and KPIs are met
A current NSW drivers licence, and be available and committed to travel to facilities within NBMLHD

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Neelam Narayan via email Neelam.Narayan@health.nsw.gov.au

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