Clinical Coder


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Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Hutt Valley Hospital

Service:  Clinical Coding

Contract:  12 months fixed-term, full-time

Salary: $82,878 - $88,168 depending on experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking applications from a level 3 or above Clinical Coder with experience in either ICD10-AM 11th or 12th Edition to join our Clinical Coding team at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley district. 

This role is for an experienced coder only, we will not accept applications from trainees or anyone without experience in coding ICD10-AM 11th or 12th Edition.

We are open to offering the option to work remotely for the right candidate, and there may be opportunity for this role to be extended past 12 months.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

You will be working in a team of Clinical Coders processing approximately 120,000 inpatient events per annum. Our team are committed to meeting reporting deadlines whilst providing quality coding, therefore it is very important to us that applicants have a proven history of commitment to team work, initiative and accuracy. We offer a flexible work environment and an opportunity to learn skills, recognisable world-wide.

Moū – About you

Minimum/essential qualification and skills for this role are:

  • Previous experience in coding ICD10-AM 11th or 12th Edition
  • Proven experience in coding independently and unsupervised
  • Intermediate or Advanced  level ICD10-AM 11th Edition, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding (HIMAA) qualification or equivalent
  • Excellent English skills (written and verbal)
  • Accuracy, adaptability and reliability
  • A team player who is proactive and uses their initiative 

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line

Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and continuing with the recruitment process.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

 

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Fixed Term/Full Time

Job no: SS153-24

Location: Kapiti Coast, Otago, Other Locations, Wairarapa, Wanganui, Porirua Community, Tairawhiti, Waikato, Wellington Community, Wellington Hospital, Whangarei, Auckland, Canterbury, Christchurch, Hawkes Bay, Hutt Valley, Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua, Manawatu

Closing Date: Thursday, 16 January 2025