Casual Clinical Coderat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā - - Auckland - ref. i85164015
Ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression.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 RoleWe are seeking applications from experienced, motivated and detail-oriented Level 3 or above Clinical Coders with practical clinical coding experience using ICD10-AM 11th or 12th edition to join our team at Waitematā District on a casual, on-call basis.
This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of our health services.Our team operates on a hybrid roster, with full remote options available for the right candidate.Click here to view the position description.About UsWork alongside a dedicated team of Clinical Coders in a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters continuous development and growth.Our team at Waitematā are highly skilled, digitally enabled professionals at the forefront of digital innovation working within our secure digital health records systems and coding tools to ensure accuracy, efficiency and national compliance.
Our coders are valued contributors to data-driven healthcare, playing a key role in quality improvement, health analytics, and future-focused service planning. To enhance responsiveness and meet regional KPIs, we’ve established an in-house Rapid Response Clinical Coding Team to reduce delays in coding turnaround.If you’re excited about combining clinical expertise with digital solutions, we would love to welcome you to our team.Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas.
It has the largest population of any district health area.For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.About youYou’re an experienced Clinical Coder with a collaborative mindset, a positive outlook and strong work ethic.Essential qualifications and experience:Current clinical coding experience in ICD10-AM 12th EditionHIMAA Clinical Coding Certificate or New Zealand-recognised equivalentSolid understanding of Casemix systems and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs)Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaboration approachDemonstrated accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in applying clinical coding knowledge independentlyWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 3 August 2024.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.Job reference: WDHB20262