CERTIFIED CLINICAL CODER (ICD10) from UK/Austr:Global Medical Recruiting

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Job description:

UK and Australian candidates are invited to apply for CERTIFIED CLINICAL CODER (ICD10) positions in Doha, Qatar. CLOSING DATE 11 MARCH 2012.

UK INTERVIEWS IN LONDON 12-13 MARCH. AUSTRALIAN INTERVIEWS FEB AND BEGINNING MARCH.
Interested candidates who wish to be considered for shortlist are strongly encouraged to submit CV’s ASAP!

The Medical Corporation is the largest government funded healthcare provider in the Gulf region. The Medical Corporation work collaboratively to deliver high quality, patient centered care to Qatar's growing and diverse nations throughout eight highly specialized hospitals, sub-acute care services and the national Ambulance Service.
The Medical Corporation aims to become a globally recognized centre for healthcare excellence. The Qatar government has recently mandated the use of ICD 10 AM into the State of Qatar and require highly skilled people to help mentor and guide this process as we set about achieving the goals and objectives of the National Health Strategy.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To achieve the corporations targets for standards of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of clinically coded data in ICD 10 AM and assist Qatar as they begin this transition to ICD 10 AM.
Maintain and further enhance the levels of coder-clinician interaction.
To demonstrate the continued achievement of high standards of clinical coding in order to ensure that both clinicians and managers maintain a high level of confidence in the quality of the data.
To assist in the development of a clinical coding training programme for staff, mentor staff as they transition from ICD 9 to ICD 10 AM.
To keep abreast of clinical coding standards, reporting, and information policies according to Australian Standards and further develop standards according to Qatar healthcare requirements.
To assist in the development of a Clinical Coding Audit programme involving clinician and clinical coders.
Checks and analyzes medical records for accuracy, adequacy and consistency of documentation.
Assigns appropriate codes for each diagnosis and procedure based on ICD 10 AM.
Able to use the 3M encoder software and generate reports for casemix analysis..
Assist in data gathering for research, studies, and statistics.
Account for daily discharges and performs audit as necessary.
Perform other related functions.


EDUCATION:
Minimum: Certified Coding Specialist - HIMAA or equivalent.
Preferred: Degree in Medical Record Technology and / or Allied Health Sciences Coding certification preferred from AHIMA or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum: 3 years in medical records processing in ICD 9 and ICD10 coding. Strong background in coding and reimbursement.
Preferred: 5 years in medical records processing in ICD 10 coding. Good training background in coding and reimbursement.

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