Clinical Coder

Description

Aspen Medical is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Clinical Coder. The clinical coder is responsible for the timely and accurate coding of inpatient records. This will involve abstracting relevant information on-line from scanned clinical records and other associated clinical information systems and assigning complete and accurate codes in accordance with established coding procedures and standards.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Abstract relevant information from clinical records and assign complete and accurate codes in accordance with Fijian Coding Standards.
• Enter, edit and maintain the Patient Administration System (PAS), identify discrepancies between the PAS and patient records and feedback through appropriate channels. Utilise encoder software to perform online grouping of coded data through the AR-DRG Grouper and validate the accuracy of DRG allocation, cost weight and length of stay for coded episodes.
• Ensure completeness of records and accuracy of documentation for coding purposes and communicate effectively with health care professionals on this aspect.
• Optimise coding throughput (minimum of three records per hour) and quality whilst adhering to casemix submission deadlines and in-house reporting timeframes.
• Participate in random and specialty specific re-coding audits and other coding quality improvement activities.
• Maintain coding skills and highly developed knowledge of clinical disease processes and diagnostic and procedural terminology through attendance at educational sessions, coding meetings, research and review of current coding and related health literature.
• Ensure provision of appropriate clinical information in accordance with statutory requirements, e.g. Cancer Notification.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the section.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and comply with instructions given in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure own safety and health and that of others and to abide by our duty of care provided for in the OHS policy.
• Any other reasonable duties delegated by management.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• A minimum of three years clinical coding experience using the current edition of ICD-10-AM, covering a broad range of casemix in an acute tertiary hospital, with ability to accurately code an average of 3 – 4 records per hour.
• Completion of an approved HIMAA clinical coding certificate course or equivalent.
• Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to details

Contact Information

Culture: Aspen Medical offers exceptional career opportunities, exposure to exciting and cutting-edge projects and an opportunity to work with people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

Our Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities (we will contribute towards training courses of interest that will assist you in developing in your role)
• Paid Family Care leave
• On site ongoing wellness programs
• Flexible working options as applicable
• Opportunities to work and learn with/from the Aspen Global Team of experts

For any queries on the position, please contact us via email [email protected]

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds or those with disabilities