Clinical Coder

Job Description - Clinical Coder (HAW08570) Position: Clinical Coder
Vacancy NoHAW08570
Hastings Hospital (Remote working arrangements may be considered)40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)Part-time, PermanentAbout Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Coder, at Developing level or above (Clinical Coding Framework) for a permanent part-time position, based at Hawkes Bay hospital, but consideration will also be given to working off-site. You would be joining a happy team, who is also hardworking and focused. We have a staff of 9 with some working remotely.
About the Team/Service/Location The Clinical Coding Team utilises scanned, paper and electronic health records to accurately code all inpatient episodes of care. Using the latest 3M Encoder Software and National Coding Standards, our team participates in ongoing education and training activities.
About You To be considered for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
Successful completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM, ACHI & ACS clinical coding qualification using the current ICD-10-AM edition.Demonstrated ability to accurately analyse and abstract information for coding to meet quality and quantity targets.The ability to communicate effectively in all forms, and ability to work independently whilst having a strong focus on achieving team goals.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply To view the position description click HERE and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sandy Darroch at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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