Clinical Coding Lead

5 days ago


Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About Your New Role

In this role, you will be the sole Clinical Coder within the Optimisation team, providing expert guidance on clinical classification and data integrity. You will engage with clinical coding leadership to drive best practices, mentor staff, and deliver targeted education to coding and clinical staff. Your expertise will support Activity Based Funding outcomes while fostering innovation and continuous improvement in coding processes.

Key Responsibilities

Be an expert in clinical coding and classification to guide the development and optimisation of coding products
Analyse, validate, and reconcile coded data using state, local, and national databases and analytics tools
Identify training needs, develop and deliver education programs for coding and clinical staff
Provide expert advice on the interpretation of coded data, including its implications for activity-based funding

Qualifications and Experience

Whilst not mandatory, a diploma in Clinical Coding would be well regarded
Experience auditing/educating in a large tertiary health service is highly desirable
Experience utilising integrated Electronic Medical Record (ieMR), Patient Administrative System (HBCIS), 3M Codefinder, other relevant software and programs would be well regarded
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health

Eligible for Clinical Coding Allowance
Training and Professional Development opportunities
Flexible work options including Hybrid working
Career Development
Research Opportunities
Diverse Work Culture
12.75% super + Salary Packaging
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent Full Time
Base salary ranging from $121 360 - $129 998 per annum

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC631397



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