Remuneration: $38.39 - $39.26 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Inverell District Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 5
Hours per week: 28hrs/week
Requisition ID: REQ578625
Closing Date: Sunday 8th June 2025

Benefits
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Step into the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Clinical Coder / Medical Records Officer to join our dedicated team at Inverell Hospital.

In this vital role, you will ensure the accuracy and quality of clinical coding, directly supporting hospital funding, research, and performance reporting. Your expertise will help drive data-driven decision-making and enhance patient outcomes across our facility.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver accurate clinical coding and DRG allocation in line with KPIs

Record coding activity and correct errors using quality indicators

Assist with the retrieval, preparation, and scanning of medical records into related systems

Manage Release of Information requests per NSW Health regulations

Facilitate and respond to requests for medical statements and enquiries to relevant agencies

Key Skills

Recognised clinical coding qualification (e.g. HIMAA) or Health Information Management degree and/or significant coding experience within a hospital setting

Proficiency in information systems and software

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential

Strong attention to detail with the ability to plan and prioritise workload

A professional, service-oriented approach

Support and Development

Full orientation program provided to ensure smooth transition into the role

Ongoing training via onsite educators

Participate in clinical coding quality initiatives, including targeted coder education sessions

Support from a collaborative team, including the Hospital Services Manager, Nurse Unit Managers, and Health Information Manager

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For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on [email protected]