Clinical Coding Manager

Position Description

540181 – Clinical Coding Manager

Health Information Services
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full Time

Salary Classification: Health Services Manager - Level 2
Remuneration: $55.40 to $65.37 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

We are looking for a qualified, passionate, advanced Clinical Coder with experience in conducting clinical coding audits and education to join our Health Information team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting regular coding audits, provision of coding education to the team, monitoring coder's performance, education of clinicians on clinical documentation, DRG and activity-based funding and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a hybrid work model providing flexibility to work remotely.

• Conduct comprehensive coding audits to identify areas of improvement and implement strategies to enhance coding accuracy
• Lead and provide ongoing coding education to support team growth and professional development
• Prepare and deliver education and training activities to the coding team
• Educate clinicians on clinical documentation improvement, DRG and activity-based funding
• Timely and accurate completion of clinical coding using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the provision of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG's); adhere to the Australian Coding Standards when interpreting documentation for coding purposes

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent tertiary qualification) or Clinical Coding qualification or completion of Clinical coding auditing course and be eligible for full HIMAA membership
• Demonstrated auditing experience in a tertiary hospital with sound knowledge of audit processes and data integrity
• Minimum of 3-5 years coding experience in abstracting and coding across a wide case mix in a private or public health facility
• Sound understanding of Australian and NSW Coding Standards
• Knowledge of developing, designing and implementing training programs for coders and clinical documentation improvement recommendations

For further information please contact Lakshmi Devineni, Health Information Manager on email: Lakshmi.Devineni@calvarymater.org.au

• CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area.
• Leave entitlements and benefits as outlined for current NSW Health employees transitioning to CMN.
• Fitness Passport, Gender Neutral parental leave, Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%, 12% Superannuation, ADOs for full-time staff
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees, 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income

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Please note: You will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As part of the application process, you may be required to complete pre-employment checks (reference checks, work rights, criminal history, WWCC checks, health evaluation) and provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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