National Clinical Coder

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Permanent full time/ Part-time/ opportunities available
• Flexible location across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and TAS

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced clinical coders to join our national coding team. 

If you’re a Clinical Coder, seeking a flexible working environment, supportive of a work-life balance and willing to invest in ongoing development, Calvary could be a great opportunity for you.

The position will join the National Coding Team, reporting directly to the National Health Information Manager and into the National Revenue Team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include: 

• Accurately coding episodes using ICD-10-AM in accordance with Australian Coding Standards and relevant state and national advice.
• Ensuring all coding is completed in a timely manner, in accordance with internal and external.   
• Participate in documentation improvement and revenue optimisation activities.
• Participate in Coding audit activities as required.

About you

• Bachelor or Masters in Health Information Management (or equivalent tertiary qualification); or completion of HIMAA approved clinical coding course
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in Clinical Coding using ICD-10-AM Classification system across broad Casemix for a period of at least 3 years is essential and experience in a hospital or health care setting is desirable.
• Strong Computer literacy
• Ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Desirable: Experience with the private health sector funding and billing requirements.

For further information please contact Helen Hardy, National Health Information Manager on Helen.Hardy@calvarycare.org.au

Why work at Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own thoughts, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.