Clinical Coder

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3/Level 4
Remuneration: $28.60 - $31.07 (Dependpant on qualifications)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ53634
Location: Gunnegah District Hospital

Clinical Coder
Gunnedah District Hospital, Gunnedah NSW
 
 
Build a career as a Clinical Coder – utilise your interest in medicine and keen eye for detail as a Coder at Gunnedah District Hospital.
 
A Permanent Part time opportunity is currently available.
 
We’re seeking self-motivated, driven individuals to join our team of dedicated coding professionals. We have a dedicated supportive team environment and we offer advancement opportunities for you to progress through our clinical coding progression scheme. In addition to ongoing clinical coding education you will receive on the job mentoring with the opportunity to partake in flexible working hours. The Gunnedah District Hospital offers an interesting challenging case-mix with a wide range of specialities.  
  
Gunnedah is located in the fertile Liverpool Plains. With 80% of the area devoted to the production of cotton, coal, beef, lamb, pork and various cereals. The town comes to life every August with the AgQuip, Australia’s leading agriculture show. Gunnedah is the self-proclaimed Koala Capital of the World with a population nearing 8,000. Tamworth is a forty five minute drive away with flights to major capital cities daily. Gunnedah has two pre-schools, four primary schools, two secondary schools and a school for children with special intellectual and physical needs.
 
Gunnedah Hospital is a 48 bed community acute facility with services in obstetrics and surgery. It offers a wide range of services including cardiac rehabilitation, community nursing, child and family health, dental, mental health, drug and alcohol counselling, palliative care, rehabilitation and therapy services, physiotherapy and speech pathology.
 
Please note: applicants will be required to complete a Coding Competency Assessment Test.
 
Salary will be based on the appointment from Level 3 to Level 4 depending on the applicant's relevant experience.
 
An eligibility list will be created for future similar vacancies, both permanent and temporary.
 
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2011_005.  All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
 
Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role.  For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNE_Job_Application_Guide
 
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For role related queries or questions contact Kerri Hammond on [email protected]

Applications Close: 29 July 2018