Clinical Coding Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Coding Specialist to manage the clinical coding operation within a health information services team on a permanent basis.
About the Role:
The Clinical Coding Specialist is responsible for developing and monitoring clinical coding processes and guidelines to facilitate accurate and timely completion of all clinical coding related activities such as documentation queries, workload distribution, and statistics.
* Monitor throughput of coded records and outstanding coding records
* Identify areas for improvement in Clinical Coding and develop quality improvement plans to address these areas
* Assist with implementation of the DRG system in the Coding Department
* Provide support and advice to Auditing staff
* Liaise with billing staff to manage health fund requests
* Support the Coding Department
* Coordinate work-from-home work allocation
* Providing leadership, mentoring, and assistance to the coding team
About You:
To succeed in this role, you should be adaptable, possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, and constantly demonstrate courtesy and sensitivity when dealing with patients, the public, and fellow team members.
* Clinical Coding qualifications from a relevant professional body or equivalent, or Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
* Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition, National and local coding standards
* High level analytical and abstracting skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time to meet deadlines
* Understanding of patient administration systems and revenue cycle components
* Knowledge and understanding of private hospital Casemix
* Understanding of private health contract system
* Experience in a senior clinical coding/educator/auditor role or clinical coding management role
* 5 years and over of experience abstracting and coding across a wide Casemix, with exposure to Private Health funds
* High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
What We Offer:
Professional development opportunities, recognition and rewards, and employee referral programs will be available. Flexible work arrangements, flexible leave programs, and an employee assistance program will also be available to support your well-being. Additionally, leisure travel discounts, salary sacrifice opportunities, and more perks will be available.
This is a full-time position based in Perth, Western Australia. If you are a motivated and experienced Clinical Coding Specialist looking for a new challenge, please consider this opportunity.