We have a part time opportunity available for an experienced coder looking to work within a supportive and experienced team in developing and delivering education aligned with EMR enhancements and best-practice documentation.
This role will be permanent part time of 3 days a week with the option to add casual days if desired.
Key responsibilities
* Review medical records (concurrently and retrospectively) to identify documentation gaps, ensuring accurate capture of clinical complexity.
* Deliver targeted education to medical, nursing, and allied health staff through ward rounds, workshops, and presentations.
* Educate clinicians on the impact of accurate documentation on DRG assignment.
* Analyse documentation and coding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
* Contribute to CDI performance reporting, quality assurance, and KPI monitoring.
* Assist in implementing and optimising digital tools (e.g. 3M Encompass) that support clinical documentation.
* Support the development of a hospital-wide CDI program through clinician engagement and collaboration.
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure effective program delivery.
* Stay informed on emerging documentation technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills / Experience
Essential
* Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent and eligibility for full membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia
* Minimum 3 years' experience working within a Coding department as a qualified clinical coder and or Coding Auditor / Educator
* Demonstrated ability in data collection and analysis
Desirable
* Knowledge / experience with using an electronic medical record (EMR) and Cerner applications
* Knowledge / experience with using a patient administration system (iPM)
* Coding experience at a tertiary level
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Demonstrated experience in developing, designing and delivering education and training programs related to clinical coding
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