Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to join our team. This role is a part-time opportunity, requiring 3 days of work per week with the option to add casual days.
* Key Responsibilities:
o Review medical records to identify documentation gaps and ensure accurate capture of clinical complexity.
o Deliver targeted education to healthcare staff through ward rounds, workshops, and presentations.
o Analyse documentation and coding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
o Contribute to CDI performance reporting, quality assurance, and KPI monitoring.
o Implement and optimize digital tools that support clinical documentation.
o Support the development of a hospital-wide CDI program through clinician engagement and collaboration.
o Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships for effective program delivery.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent
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 Skills:
Knowledge/experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Cerner applications
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