HIPE Coder

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to review charts on discharge, expertly extract all administrative and clinical information relevant to each day case and inpatient episode of care, translate medical terminology using ICD-10-AM 12th Edition into accurate codes that represent the patient’s treatment and diagnoses and to meet monthly deadline as set by HSE and HPO.

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to Leaving Certificate Standard or passed an examination of comparable standard at second level
• Have experience of hospital procedures and hospital activities
• Have excellent PC skills - Microsoft Office suite and other IT related packages.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal with people in a compassionate and supportive manner with an emphasis on a high level of customer service
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Fluent command and understanding of the English language to include spoken and written

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Thursday the 1st of October by 5pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact

Danguole Stankute Chijioke

HIPE Coding Manager

danguole.chijioke@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for your information.

• 7thDecember 2026
• 4thJanuary 2027
• 8thFebruary 2027