Salhn coding auditor/educator (adelaide)

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Finance and Corporate Services

Salary: $98,****** - $104,****** p.a. (Pro Rata)

ASO6 | Full Time – Ongoing

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists within the Clinical Coding Service team for a Coding Auditor/Educator to join us on an ongoing basis, working in a full‐time capacity.

As the Coding Auditor/ Educator you will be involved in conducting a regular cycle of random and targeted audits to ensure accurate coding, legitimate maximisation of Casemix/ABF revenue and to identify education requirements, and to support SALHNs trainee program as required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and participating in the design of coding / documentation audit tools
• Establishing and implementing benchmarks for coding accuracy and monitoring performance against predetermined criteria including the financial impact of changes
• Ensuring the Coding Service meets all relevant Accreditation requirements from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards
• Consulting with and engaging coding staff to identify training needs for the Coding Service and assisting in training and mentoring of new coding staff

Qualifications

• High level time management and organisational skills
• Proven experience in basic computing skills, including the use of Microsoft Office (email, Excel and word processing)
• Complex clinical coding experience including demonstrated advanced competency in ICD‐10‐AM coding
• Experience in the auditing of clinical coded data
• Successful completion of a recognised HLT***** Diploma of Clinical Coding Course in ICD‐10‐AM or equivalent, together with demonstrated advanced competency in ICD‐10‐AM (current edition) coding as determined by Manager

Benefits

We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the chance to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

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Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Other Requirements

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

Equal Opportunity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‐time.

Application Details

Contact: Michelle Tudisco

Applicant Information attached.

Application Closing Date: ***** pm Monday 15th June

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