The Wesley Hospital is one of Australia’s iconic and largest private not-for-profit hospitals. From the heart of Brisbane more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2, 000 staff deliver personalised care through life’s journey for generations of Queenslanders.

We offer comprehensive care across a wide range of acute, tertiary-level medical and surgical services, and through research and education we’re constantly searching for the latest in treatment techniques and processes. We show consideration for the whole person, and not just their physical health, placing our patients and their loved ones at the heart of everything we do.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Clinical Coder / Health Information Advisor to join our team in a new permanent full time opportunity. 

Responsible for accurate and timely clinical classification, we are seeking a motivated and professional Senior Coder who can bring knowledge and experience to the team. Reporting to the Patient Revenue Manager, the Senior Clinical Coder / Health Information Advisor is accountable for:

• Reviewing administrative processes and making necessary improvements to meet departmental and organisation requirements;
• Timely and accurate classification of disease, operation and injury causes in accordance with the current nomenclature (ICD-10-AM);
• Conducting and participating in quality activities to ensure continuous improvement of coding processes, patient record documentation and the collection of quality health data;
• Maintaining current knowledge of coding practices and standards, casemix and related computer applications;
• Facilitating patient record requests for various internal and approved external activities; releasing patient information as governed by legislative requirements;
• Maintain the integrity of the PMI by upgrading the patient information and rectifying issues;
• Attend hospital committee meetings as requested by the Patient Revenue Manager;
• Identifying and implementing team training needs;
• Other duties as required as services needs change and in grow, within scope of the role and other legal or industrial obligations.

 Ideally, you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM coding course with achievement of a high standard of accuracy;
• Practical knowledge and experience in current disease classification and its use with a hospital setting;
• Demonstrated understanding of data quality and its application with a health service;
• Sound skills and knowledge of casemix implications and requirements, legislative requirements governing patient information, medical terminology and health information processes;
• High level communications skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate across organisational boundaries;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to drive performance within the team.

About Us: 

You'll join a values-led organisation that is committed to developing its people to their full potential. We offer career paths in both clinical and leadership streams and access to numerous professional development opportunities. We emphasise the importance of a work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and promote a diverse and inclusive culture. 

Remuneration Value: Clinical Coding: $44.19 - $45.45 p/hour ($87, 319 - $89, 809), 9.5% employee contribution to super, 17.5% annual leave loading + not for profit salary packaging + discounted employee parking

Apply Now:

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process

We look forward to receiving your application by Sunday, 4^th of November 2018.

Through our values UCQ are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.