Role Description Mackay Hospital and Health Service Role details

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1 ROLE DESCRIPTION Role Description Mackay Hospital and Health Service Role details Job ad reference 1605MK Classification AO3 Role title Clinical Coder (Trainee) Salary $2, $2, p.f. $29.89 $33.41 p.h. Status (temp/perm) Unit/Branch Temporary Full Time (76 hrs p.f.) and/or Temporary Part Time (hours negotiable) 2 year program Health Information Unit Corporate Services Closing date Monday, 30 May, 2016 Division/Hospital and Health Service/Hospital Clinical and Corporate Support Mackay Hospital and Health Service Contact name Gail van Moolenbroek Acting Coder Manager Location Mackay and Hinterland Contact number (07) Please note this position may be required to work at several facilities located across Mackay Hospital and Health Service including Dysart, Moranbah, Clermont, Collinsville, Mackay, Sarina, Bowen and Proserpine Hospitals Online Application Vision for the public service To be a government of the 21st century, one government that is connected and working together to deliver smarter, simpler outcomes that are responsive to the needs of Queenslanders now and for the future. We will create opportunities in partnership that are all about positive outcomes rather than just service delivery and regulation. To enable this vision, the Queensland Public Service (QPS) is transforming from a compliance focus to a more values-led way of working. The following five value statements underpin behaviours that will support and enable better ways of working and result in better outcomes for Queenslanders. Customers first Ideas into action Unleash potential Be courageous Empower people Know your customers Deliver what matters Make decisions with empathy Challenge the norm and suggest solutions Encourage and embrace new ideas Work across boundaries Expect greatness Lead and set clear expectations Seek, provide and act on feedback Own your actions, successes and mistakes Take calculated risks Act with transparency Lead, empower and trust Play to everyone's strengths Develop yourself and those around you

2 Your employer Mackay Hospital and Health Service The Mackay region has been firmly fixed in a long-term cycle of positive growth and is the largest regional economy in Queensland. The region boasts steady population growth and the third largest gross regional product in Queensland, behind Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The region covers Sarina in the south, Clermont in the west, and Bowen and the Whitsunday Islands in the northeast. It services approximately 182,000 people in an area of approximately 90,000km 2. Mackay Hospital and Health Service has eight hospitals, two Multi-Purpose Health Services and two additional community health services that employ more than 2000 staff. The Mackay Base Hospital is the referral hospital for smaller facilities at Bowen, Dysart, Clermont, Collinsville, Moranbah and Sarina. In addition, Proserpine Hospital, (located in the Whitsundays) is a 33 bed facility offering acute, maternity and surgical services. Our staff are passionate about community engagement and delivering outstanding healthcare services to the communities in the MHHS region. To reflect the growing demand for health care in the region, the Mackay Base Hospital has been redeveloped, at a cost of $408 million, which will increase the bed capacity from the current 180 beds to 318 beds. The redeveloped hospital is equipped with leading edge technology to assist staff to provide the highest level of care and comfort to our patients. The hospital provides specialist services in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, psychiatry, urology and oncology and many other specialty areas. New services implemented in late 2013 include a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and an MRI scanner. Your opportunity The primary purpose of this position is to provide an entry level position to clinical coding gaining a thorough working knowledge of the Clinical Coding role through work experience as well as formal completion of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Coding Course which will then enable the Trainee to gain the skills required to become a Clinical Coder. Your role Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with QPS and HHS values as outlined above. Understand your broad responsibility for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety. The provision of a Healthy and Safe environment within Mackay Hospital and Health Service is everyone s responsibility. Carry out work in accordance with prescribed practices and procedures and in a manner that will not create health and safety hazards for yourself or others in the workplace. Develop a thorough working knowledge of clinical coding under the direction of the Clinical Coder Manager/Auditor and Senior Clinical Coders with the aim of meeting coder competency standards. To work towards coding all medical records to achieve 90% accuracy using the latest classification system in accordance with national standards and state coding guidelines as issued by Queensland Health.

3 To ensure coding targets are met by prioritising work and accepting responsibility for complete, accurate and timely coding with the focus of sustaining continuous quality improvement initiatives. Actively participate in ongoing education and self promotion to ensure up-to-date, sound clinical and coding knowledge is regularly sustained and to participate in approved courses as sponsored by Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS). Contribute to clean data holdings by ensuring key data monitoring activities are undertaken as directed and participate in quality assurance activities. Promote the recording of comprehensive diagnoses and procedures for coding by identifying insufficient documentation and referring this to clinical coders for investigation. Assist clinical coders with the submission of morbidity, cancer and other data to the relevant registries. Promote the coder/clinician relationship and accurate data collection by participating in meetings with multi-disciplinary staff. Promote team work within the Clinical Coding Unit by discussing coding issues with peers and ensure that coding queries/outcomes are accurately appraised and determined. Respond to any other reasonable requests from the Coding Manager/Auditor or the Senior Health Information Manager and Manager Health Information Unit. Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements There are no mandatory requirements/qualifications for this position, however possession of or working towards Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) Medical Terminology Course, Introductory Clinical Coding and/or Intermediate Clinical Coding would be highly desirable. Candidates must provide certified copies of requested proof of identify documents for the purposes of general Criminal history and National Police Certificate checks. Licence to Operate Vehicle: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty. Hepatitis B Vaccination: Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines. How you will be assessed You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Your role, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Possession of sound/very good knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks, undertake tasks requiring high attention to detail while working to strict deadlines within a data management framework. Ability to undertake and successfully complete approved clinical coding courses as sponsored by MHHS. Ability to work at several facilities located across Mackay Hospital and Health Service including Mackay Base Hospital, Sarina Hospital, Dysart Hospital, Moranbah Hospital, Clermont Hospital, Bowen Hospital, Proserpine Hospital and Collinsville Hospital. ROLE DESCRIPTION - 3 -

4 Possession of a high standard of general administrative skills and sound computer skills for data input applications for use with Hospital Based Corporate Information Systems (HBCIS). Possession of sound interpersonal skills incorporating the skills of tact to liaise with clients at all levels and respect clients confidentiality and interests. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, prioritise allocated work, meet deadlines, and be flexible in a changing work environment. Your application Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: A short response (maximum 1 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities and knowledge would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the key attributes in the How you will be assessed section. Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. Any other documentation required by the panel, if required. Additional information Applications remain current for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full-time and part-time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process. Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a blue card, unless otherwise exempt. Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. Salary Packaging: To confirm your eligibility for the Public Hospital Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Exemption Cap please contact the Queensland Health Salary Packaging Bureau Service Provider RemServ via telephone or All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child safety services, Department of Communities. Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist ( within one month of taking up the appointment. Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (

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