Clinical Coding Auditor/Educator
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* Conduct comprehensive coding audits to identify areas of improvement and implement strategies to enhance coding accuracy.
* Lead and provide ongoing coding education to support team growth and professional development.
* Prepare and deliver education and training activities to the coding team.
* Educate clinicians on clinical documentation improvement, DRG and activity-based funding.
* Timely and accurate completion of clinical coding using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the provision of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs); adhere to the Australian Coding Standards when interpreting documentation for coding purposes.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent tertiary qualification) or Clinical Coding qualification or completion of Clinical coding auditing course and be eligible for full HIMAA membership.
* Demonstrated auditing experience in a tertiary hospital with sound knowledge of audit processes and data integrity.
* Minimum of 3-5 years coding experience in abstracting and coding across a wide case mix in a private or public health facility.
* Solid understanding of Australian and NSW Coding Standards.
* Highly technical and analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex data and report on trends.
* Strong understanding of NSW Policy and funding guidelines and NSW Admitted Episodes Dataset.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and commitment to Privacy principles.
What We Offer:
* Fitness Passport.
* Gender Neutral parental leave.
* Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %.
* Superannuation contributions at 11.5 %.
* ADO's each month (for full-time employees).
* Novated leasing available for eligible employees.
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
* Generous Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.