Clinical Coding Manager
Health Information Services
Permanent Full Time
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coding Manager to join our Health Information team at Calvary Mater Newcastle.
Salary Classification: Health Services Manager - Level 2
Remuneration: $55.40 to $65.37 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.
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, monitoring coder's performance, 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.
Your Main Duties Will Include
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
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
For further information about this role please contact Petula Steele on
Working with Calvary Mater
We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.
In addition to a supportive team environment, our staff benefit from:
On-site parking
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
Gender neutral parental leave
Up to $2000 relocation incentive by negotiation
Pre-employment Conditions
Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.
Successfully complete pre-employment checks. Checks include: reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.
Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.
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