Clinical Documentation Specialist Full-time Job

Join Our Team as a Clinical Coder at Auckland City Hospital

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Coder to join our Clinical Improvement Team at Auckland City Hospital, Grafton. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary range of $89,000 - $105,000 per annum based on experience. As a Clinical Coder, you will play a crucial role in ensuring better quality and safer care for our patients and their whānau by accurately assigning diagnostic codes from clinical records.

Job Responsibilities

The Clinical Coder will utilize documentation in clinical records to assign codes from the International Classification of Diseases, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) and the Australian Classification of Health Intervention (ACHI). These codes are essential in determining a patient's treatment complexity, hospital casemix data, and reimbursement for inpatient admission. By joining our team, you will contribute to improving the clinical care provided to our patients through enhanced documentation practices.

Our Organization

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, a leading provider of health and disability services in central Auckland, Northland, and greater Auckland. Our commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care sets us apart. We are dedicated to achieving equitable outcomes and ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Why Work With Us?

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, we value work-life balance and offer a range of services and benefits to support our staff's well-being. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care, uphold our cultural values, and grow in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application online through our website. For more information on our recruitment process and benefits, visit the provided links. For any inquiries, contact Michelle Kerley, our Recruitment Consultant, at mkerley@adhb.govt.nz and quote ADHB20967. Hurry, as we may close the applications early if we receive a high volume of submissions.

Contact Information

Location: Auckland CBD
Send your resume and cover letter to mkerley@adhb.govt.nz