Advanced Clinical Coder
12 hours ago
**About the role
The position is responsible for Liaising with hospital clinicians to improve the quality and timeliness of morbidity data and Activity Based Funding (ABF). Under the direction of the Clinical Coding and Data Quality Manager, guide, and mentor the clinical coders in accordance with organisational goals, guidelines, and standards. Participate in Health Information Management Service-related quality activities, including auditing, education, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and Performance Indicators for Coding Quality coding audits. The Advanced Clinical Coder is acknowledged as having high level clinical coding skills and knowledge across a broad range of specialties in a tertiary setting through a minimum of 2 years coding experience.
About you
Provide education to clinicians in advising them on clinical documentation for coding and activity-based funding.
Ability, clinical knowledge, and confidence to conduct direct coder-clinician liaison activities and liaise with hospital clinicians to improve the quality and timeliness of morbidity data and ABF.
Understanding of Activity Based Funding and its relationship with Diagnostic Related Groups, patient demographics, hospital admission, transfer and discharge data and related processes relevant to funding optimisation and healthcare management.
Ability to participate in quality improvement activities (including coding audits) in relation to coded data and coding processes.
High level interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise with staff at all levels and provide audit feedback to work colleagues.
Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
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