- Southland Hospital
- Permanent, full-time role
- Salary $79,091 to $89,491 per annum
- Code using ICD ten-AM twelfth Edition
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role
Our talented team of clinical coders deliver accurate, thorough information for the health of our region.
You will be responsible for identifying and translating inpatient medical procedures, interventions and diagnoses into code using various systems such as ICD ten-AM twelfth Edition, the Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and the Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI).
The role is a part-time opportunity working Monday to Friday, based at Southland Hospital.
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to three hundred and fifty thousand people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
The successful applicant will preferably have coded in ICD ten-AM twelfth Edition and ideally hold (or be studying towards) a HIMAA Clinical Coding qualification, with some understanding of the requirements of clinical coding within a health environment.
To be successful in this role you will:
- be able to work well within a team
- have excellent comprehension and organisational skills
- be motivated and reliable
- have exceptional time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
- high standard of accuracy whilst working with complex information.
View position description.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
