Job Title: Coding Operations Manager
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to lead the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Coding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate completion of ICD-10-AM coding of inpatient episodes, supporting internal and external deadlines and optimising NWAU outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee daily operational management of the coding team to maximise throughput.
* Allocate outstanding episodes for coding and monitor daily performance against targets.
* Ensure coding deadlines are achieved, with all episodes coded within 28 days post end-of-month.
* Set KPIs for the Clinical Coding team, in consultation with the Manager Clinical Coding & CDI.
o Contribute to reducing coding error rates through structured audit feedback and education.
* Build skills in coding audit and education delivery.
o Conduct performance reviews and manage professional development opportunities.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Qualified Health Information Manager or Clinical Coder.
Minimum 4 years' experience as a clinical coder with advanced skills in complex casemix.
Demonstrated leadership experience or clear leadership potential.
Proven experience in NWAU optimisation and coding audits.
Strong skills in data management, analysis, and reporting.
Benefits:
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking team. Our Clinical Coding unit includes both Health Information Managers and Clinical Coders, working in an environment where coding, activity-based funding, and clinical documentation improvement are strongly supported by our Executive and Clinical Directors.
About Us:
We provide healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.