Clinical Documentation and Coding Specialist
4 days ago
About the role
The Clinical Documentation and Coding Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of sustainable, best practice approaches to improve the overall quality of clinical documentation through increased compliance with relevant standards. This position will develop and implement clinical documentation resource and education materials including those required to support quality and timeliness of documentation, continuum of care, adverse event reporting, discharge summaries, the coding process and accurate Diagnostic Related Group assignment.
This position will be responsible for working in Clinical areas to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to improve, develop and implement strategies for clinical documentation that will improve the accuracy of clinical coded information.
About you
- Demonstrated ability to develop, promote, implement, and evaluate innovative, creative, and sustainable approaches to address issues within a complex health care environment.
- Demonstrated high level written, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate and maintain effective relationships with senior and multi-disciplinary staff.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain quality management strategies, organisational change and best practice principles, initiatives, and concepts in relation to information management and continuum of care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legalities surrounding clinical documentation, requirements of continuity of care, International Classification of Disease 10th edition Australian Modification coding principles and how they relate to DRG assignment in an activity-based funding model.
- Experience in training and education principles, education program development and provision of advice to clinical staff.
- Knowledge of or an ability to acquire knowledge of procedures, policies, regulations, and standards which impact upon the position, in particular Public Sector Guidelines, and a knowledge of contemporary human resource management issues such as workplace health and safety, equal opportunity, and anti-discrimination.
**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.
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