Certified Clinical Coder ICD10 AM (Australians/NZ) (Auditing / PICQ software experience) HMC Global Medical Recruiting seeking qualified and experienced Certified Clinical Coders (ICD10AM) from AUSTRALIA and NZ on behalf of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC),Qatar's leading public healthcare provider. 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 they set about achieving the goals and objectives of the National Health Strategy. ICD 10 AM knowledge and experience is essential to be considered for this vacancies. Here, you will have the opportunity to team with the best and the brightest professionals in healthcare and to provide world-class patient care service for the population of Qatar. You will have exceptional opportunities to develop your career in a professionally stimulating environment. HMC is an international healthcare system which delivers a comprehensive range of acute healthcare services to the population of Qatar. HMC is large and complex; currently employing 16,000 clinical staff across eight hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). Interested candidates who wish to be considered are strongly encouraged to submit CV’s ASAP! To apply send your CV to apply@gmrecruiting.com or apply via the website. Contract package: 3 Years Family contract. A comprehensive benefits program is offered that meets individual needs and those of your family. Grade 112: QAR 30913 (included tax free basic salary + allowances). Which is +/- 9200 AUD per month according to currency rates. Subsidized healthcare you and your family. Round-trip annual leave flight tickets (for you and your family) to your point of hire. Free furnished housing. Schooling allowances for up to 3 children. 35–50 paid vacation days per year plus 5 Eid holidays (right after the end of Ramadan month) and 5 more Eid holidays (approximately 9 weeks after the Ramadan Eid holidays). Emergency family leave. Relocation support. Paid annual leave. End of Service Award. Minimum requirements: EDUCATION: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificate (Intermediate or Advanced)from HIMAA. Preferred: Degree in Medical Records or Health Information, Allied Health Sciences, Medicine or Nursing. EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years post qualification experience in medical records/health information and ICD10 AM coding. Experience in auditing and / or PICQ software. Preferred: 5+ years post qualification experience in medical records/health information and ICD 10 AM coding. Good training background in coding and reimbursement. AGE: Not exceeding the age of 49. NATIONALITIES: Australians and New Zealanders. Job Specifications: POSITION SUMMARY: Within the Mission, Vision and Values of Hamad Medical Corporation and the Department of the Corporation the incumbent is responsible to achieve the corporation's targets for standards of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of clinically coded data. The incumbent is also responsible for developing coder-clinician interaction and should demonstrate a high standard of clinical coding activity, to ensure that both clinicians and managers maintain a high level of confidence in the quality of the data. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 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 plan and develop an effective Clinical coding Audit programme and develop and implement coding strategies, policies and procedures across the Corporation. To assist the development of a clinical coding training programme for staff and mentor staff as they transition from ICD9 to ICD10AM. To provide a source of expertise and guidance on diagnostic and procedure coding to all disciplines within Hamad Medical Corporation and across the health economy. Checks and analyses 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. Feed back to clinical coding data quality group findings and recommendations from clinical coding audits. Understands and works to the objectives of the National Health Strategy and Vision for 2030. Perform other related functions. ABOUT GLOBAL MEDICAL RECRUITING. Established in 2007 and now leaders in placement of qualified and experienced international medical staff at Middle Eastern hospitals (Qatar, UAE, Saudi-Arabia, Kuwait etc) and now also Russia and Nigeria. Global Medical Recruiting will assist you, the applicant with the following (note: you will not be liable to pay fees to us as we are paid by our clients the hospitals): 1. Creating an International Standard CV. 2. Submitting your CV to several hospitals at once (in countries of your choice). 3. Liaise between yourself and the hiring hospitals for feedback on CV submitted. 4. Arrange for Telephonic / SKYPE / in person interviews. 5. Send the Offer of employment to you with relevant information regarding the offer, employer, country etc. 6. Assist you with acceptance of the offer and submission of all relevant documentation.(Note: On acceptance of a offer of employment - you need to budget for the following expenses: Police clearance certificate, Medical/bloodtest, Authentication fees and Credentialing fees. The afore-mentioned is paid directly to the relevant supplier of the service for ex medical/bloodtest fees will be paid to the relevant physician/medical practice you chose and used and NOT to Global Medical Recruiting. Requirements regarding the afore-mentioned documentation differs from hospital to hospital and between countries 7. Assist you with Verification / Credentialing (Clinical Staff) and all recruitment requirements. 8. Liaise with the employer regarding issuing of your entry visa into the country. 9. Advise you on when it is safe to resign. 10. Book your flight and meet & greet at the airport. 11. Be in contact with your after you start at your new employer and assist with any problems / further requirements. Information About the employer Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is an international healthcare system which delivers a comprehensive range of acute healthcare services to the more than one million expatriates and Qatari nationals living and working in Qatar. HMC is large and complex; currently employing 16,000 clinical staff across eight hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). HMC is the principal public healthcare provider for the State of Qatar. HMC is committed to actively contributing to and enabling the sustainable development of Qatar and its people in alignment with the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. In addition to the three general hospitals (Al Khor Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital and The Cuban Hospital) HMC also manages five specialist hospitals (Hamad General Hospital, Rumailah Hospital, Women’s Hospital, the National Center for Cancer Care and Research and Heart Hospital). The medical facilities are capable of providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of diseases that previously could only be managed in overseas medical institutions. The national ambulance service, home healthcare services and the developing residential services are also managed by HMC. HMC, as an emerging Academic Health System, is continually striving to improve patient outcomes and experience. As part of this, HMC is introducing the Inpatient Quality Care Programme, which is a significant and leading edge initiative to specifically address the care of hospitalised patients. Its purpose is to improve the quality of care for this cohort of patients through dedicated and coordinated Consultant-led clinical care. At HMC skills, qualifications and experience are valued and there has never been a better time to consider a career with HMC. The corporation is expanding, modernizing patient care offering, and reviewing how staff are rewarded and compensated. The new Human Resource strategy is making HMC a great place to work. People joining HMC need to be able to work in a range of environments, with a variety of patients and with colleagues from many backgrounds. HMC looks for applicants who will be team players, be able to focus on patients and customers, and be able to communicate well. HMC is located in Qatar. Qatar's is known for its very low rates of crime and the almost total absence of civil and political unrest. The safety and family orientation of Qatar makes it one of the safest and secure countries in the world in which to work and live. Located in the Middle East, Qatar is a country with cultural diversity, close to wonderful travel destinations and also the holder of the 2022 football world cup, which sets the foundation to ensure exciting growth and opportunity.