Role Summary
This part-time Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist opportunity is a fantastic chance to develop and deliver education aligned with EMR enhancements and best-practice documentation.
As a valued member of our team, you will work collaboratively to review medical records, identify documentation gaps, and ensure accurate capture of clinical complexity. Your expertise will also be utilized to deliver targeted education to medical, nursing, and allied health staff through various training sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Documentation Review: Analyze medical records to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance documentation accuracy.
* Education Delivery: Develop and deliver educational programs to promote best-practice documentation and coding techniques.
* Collaboration and Communication: Foster strong relationships with clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field, and eligibility for full membership with the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
* A minimum of three years' experience working within a Coding department as a qualified clinical coder and/or Coding Auditor/Educator.
* Demonstrated ability in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Desirable:
* Knowledge and experience using electronic medical records (EMRs) and Cerner applications.
* Familiarity with patient administration systems (PAS).
* Coding experience at a tertiary level.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Demonstrated expertise in developing, designing, and delivering education and training programs related to clinical coding.