Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, up to 38 hours per week Location: Bowral Hospital Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4 Remuneration: $ 69,840.79 - $71,439.54 per annum Requisition ID: REQ473300 Application Close Date: 24/03/2024 Interview Date Range: 27/03/2024 – 03/04/2024 Contact Details: Kristine Lamplough– 02 4861 0229 | kristine.lamploughhealth.nsw.gov.au At SWSLHD, we prioritise flexibility and understand that work-life balance is crucial for our team members. That's why we offer a range of flexible work options tailored to individual needs. Whether it's remote work arrangements, flexible hours, or alternative scheduling, we empower our employees to achieve their best while accommodating their personal commitments. Bowral & District Hospital New state of the art hospital - opened in December 2020. Consumer feedback rating at an average of 94% satisfaction across all markers Free car parking Interested in a tree change to a small vibrant modern health facility close to Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong About the Opportunity Bowral Hospital, located in the stunning Southern Highlands is seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and organised individual to join the team as a Clinical Coder. You will be working in a small rural hospital where you can make a real difference with your skills. Your understanding of relevant policy and legislation will assist you in ensuring compliance within the role. You will be highly organised and be well versed in ensuring others remain organised also. You will understand the importance or accuracy and timeliness of information and have attention to detail at the forefront of your role. We are seeking an experienced administrator who is adaptable to change and works well with a range of technological suites and programs. Your outgoing and friendly nature will assist you in becoming part of a dedicated and community focused team who thrive on improving health outcomes in the local community. What You'll be Doing The position is responsible for the timely and accurate coding of patient's episodes of care. Where You'll Be Working The Southern Highlands of NSW is made up of 34 towns and villages, providing both a rural yet cosmopolitan lifestyle of cafes, restaurants and wineries, offering a diverse range of industry, sports, arts and culture, affordable housing, excellent schools, all less than 1.5 hours travel to Sydney, Canberra and the coast Bowral & District Hospital is part of the South West Sydney Local Health District with strong and established networks to tertiary facilities of Campbelltown and Liverpool. Bowral & District Hospital is a level 3 acute bed facility which provides a wide range of services including 24 hour Emergency Department, 2 x Operating Theatres plus a Procedures room, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Critical and Coronary Care, Maternity & Paediatrics. The Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its commitment to safe, quality patient care. Applications are invited from enthusiastic coders who enjoy working in a small multidisciplinary team environment. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM coding course (ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS) or relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management (with a clinical coding component). Demonstrated experience in clinical coding using ICD-10-AM/ACHI classification with knowledge of current Australian Coding Standards, medical terminology and experience in using the 3M Codefinder. Demonstrated sound knowledge of the DRG allocation process. Demonstrated experience using Patient Administration Systems, eMR and other electronic medical record systems. Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet required deadlines. Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Demonstrated thorough understanding of privacy and confidentiality. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Stepping Up – Close the Gap Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Workplace Giving Program South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I community to apply. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. 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