Medi Clinic

Clinical coder


PayCompetitive
LocationMediclinic Southern Africa Cor/Stel
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 50328

      Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa


      Closing date: 20/05/2024
      Number of positions: 1
      Recruiter name: Carmen Leonie Railoun
      Reference number: 50328
      Workplace Type: Remote
      Permanent

      Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

      MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

      To ensure high-quality and timely clinical coding with high integrity.

      KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

      Conduct procedural coding that adheres to coding rules and convention, standards and guidelines

      Conduct diagnostic coding that adheres to coding rules and convention, standards and guidelines

      Liaise with Coding Centre Management on the quality of clinical information received

      Participate in quality enhancement initiatives that will improve the quality of coding

      REQUIRED EDUCATION

      Essential: Clinical Coding qualification

      Desired: Anatomy and Physiology training

      REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

      Essential: Clinical coding experience

      Desired: Experience in a private healthcare facility / Theatre and Clinical Coding

      REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

      • Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
      • Anatomy; physiology and terminology
      • Clinical coding knowledge of ICD-10, CSSA and SADA rules and guidelines and the ability to apply within the workplace
      • Relevant coding systems (e.g. ICD-10 books; Latest CCSA coding books; clinical coding system (Encoder); South African Coding Master Industry Table (MIT),and Patient Administrative system.
      • Clinical Coding and Coding Policies
      • Application of SA ICD-10 Morbidity Coding Standards and Guidelines, the World Health Organization (WHO) coding rules and conventions, PHISC IDC -10 and CCSA Coding Standards and Guidelines and Mediclinic Coding Standards
      • Demonstrate a sound understanding of Professional conduct
      • Communication and team work

      All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

      Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

  • About the company

      Mediclinic International plc, founded in 1983, is an international private hospital group with operations in South Africa, Namibia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates.
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