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: 28
REQ ID: REQ566555
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
About Us
You will be part of the Inverell Hospital Administration Team – a small, cohesive, and supportive group that takes immense pride in the patient-centred customer service they provide. Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital, comprising an Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, In-Patient Unit, Maternity, and Surgical Services. Our vibrant workforce includes students, assistants in nursing, enrolled nurses, registered nurses, midwives, and administration professionals.
Inverell itself is an elegant and historic rural town situated on the Macintyre River, renowned as Australia's Sapphire City. The region boasts charming boutiques, delightful coffee shops, and stunning countryside. Enjoy quick flights to Brisbane and regular services to Sydney and Melbourne, or scenic drives to these cities within 5–7 hours.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Clinical Coder / Health Information Officer to join our Administration Team. This vital role supports the accurate coding of clinical documentation and ensures compliance with medico-legal and record management requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Achieve and maintain coding and DRG accuracy, meeting coding KPIs aligned with district guidelines.
* Record daily coding activity statistics and review/correct clinical coding errors and quality indicators (PICQ).
* Assist with the retrieval, preparation, and scanning of medical records into the DMR system.
* Manage Release of Information requests per NSW Health and legislative requirements.
* Coordinate responses to Chapter 16A requests (Child Protection and High-Risk Birth alerts) with the IVANS team.
* Facilitate the provision of medical statements to agencies such as NSW Police and the NSW Coroner.
* Respond to requests from Government commissions of enquiry, the HCCC, and Clinical Governance teams.
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
* Work cooperatively in a team and independently when required.
* Plan, prioritise, and organise their workload effectively.
* Demonstrate attention to detail and strong customer service skills.
* Exhibit excellent communication and relationship-building skills (non-negotiable).
* Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding qualification (e.g. HIMAA) or a Health Information Management degree and/or significant coding experience in a hospital
* Are competent users of various software and computer programs.
* Understand client/customer needs and provide exceptional service.
* Display a professional telephone manner and sound judgment.
Support and Development
You will be supported by the Hospital Services Manager, the Nurse Unit Managers of each department, and the Health Information Manager. A full orientation program will be provided, ensuring a smooth transition into the role. Additionally, you will benefit from ongoing education through our on-site educators and participate in clinical coding quality initiatives, including targeted coder education sessions.
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Need more information?
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* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* For more information around this opportunity, please reach out to Kath Randall, Health service Manager, Inverell Hospital at Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au
* At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information For Applicants
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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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