Clinical Coding Auditor/educator

Health Information Services
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full-Time
**Salary Classification**: Health Services Manager Level 2
**Remuneration**: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
**THE ROLE**:
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, 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.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
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
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**ABOUT YOU**:
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
Highly technical and Analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex data and report on trends advanced skills including report writing and pivot tables
Thorough understanding of NSW Policy and funding guidelines and NSW Admitted Episodes Dataset
Highly developed Interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality in all work matters and commitment to Privacy principles.
Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Calvary with the ability and desire to uphold these principles
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave
Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.