
Clinical Documentation Improvement Officer/Specialist
1 week ago
We are seeking a qualified Health Information Manager (HIM) or an experienced Clinical Coder to join our client's team in a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) role.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your coding and audit expertise with clinician engagement, helping to improve documentation quality, support accurate Casemix and funding outcomes, and deliver targeted education.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home (minimum on-site attendance required each week).
- Supportive leadership with clear organisational commitment to documentation quality.
- Work in a major tertiary hospital environment with opportunities to shape and grow our CDI program.
- Clinician engagement—participate in ward rounds and deliver impactful education.
About the Role
- Part-time, 24 hours per week (3 x 8.5-hour days, excluding lunch break).
- Typical hours: start between 7:00 am–8:00 am, finish between 3:30 pm–4:30 pm.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent).
- Eligibility for HIMAA membership.
Experience:
- Grade 3: 7+ years' experience as a senior coder, coding auditor/educator, or previous CDI experience.
- Grade 2: 5+ years' coding experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS.
- Strong background in tertiary hospital coding, casemix/DRG.
- EMR (Cerner) and iPM experience.
- Skilled at identifying documentation gaps, generating queries, and providing clinician education.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with strong analytical/problem-solving ability.
Ideal Candidate:
A senior coder or HIM ready to step into a clinician-facing role, with experience in coding audits, education, or CDI. A tertiary hospital background is preferred; prior CDI exposure is highly regarded.
Apply Now
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or for an initial confidential discovery discussion, please contact Nick Body at BWS Recruitment on
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
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