Medical Coder Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Coder to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for registering, coding and tracing cancer notifications, as well as providing high-level administrative support.
About the Job:
* Review pathology reports, registration forms and death records to determine completeness, accuracy and eligibility for registration.
* Code data according to local, national and international coding standards for cancer topography and morphology using ICD-O3 classification system.
* Process hospital, death and interstate notifications of cancer including undertaking data-linkage to match hospital and death records to existing cancer notifications.
* Utilise specified databases to enter demographic and clinical details.
* Liaise with clinicians, medical records and pathology laboratory personnel.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Completion of a diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Experience in medical coding or understanding of medical terminology and human anatomy.
* Good interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
* Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
* Ability to act independently using initiative, judgement and discretion, particularly when dealing with matters of a confidential nature.
Benefits:
This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of our team.
How to Apply: