Senior Clinical Coder - Auditor/Educator (524084)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care
HPC - Health Information Mgmt Service
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 26 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 5
Employment type:Multiple FTE - F/T & P/T positions
Region:Statewide
Location:Royal Hobart Hospital
If you're looking for a rewarding job with an excellent work-life balance in a beautiful part of the country, the Tasmanian Health Service is seeking experienced Senior Clinical Coders to join its Clinical Coding team.
The Role: Under the guidance of the Clinical Coding Management Team, the Senior Clinical Coder - Auditor/Educator will:
Develop and undertake regular clinical coding quality audits in accordance with the Agency's Clinical Coding Auditing Framework.Provide clinical coding training and education activities to the Clinical Coding team as well as support and mentoring to the clinical coding team members, including trainee clinical coders.Prepare and deliver clinical coding related education and training activities to the Clinical Coding team.Provide support and mentorship to new and existing Clinical Coders, including the provision of clinical coding training to newly qualified and trainee clinical coders.Assist the Clinical Coding Management Team with the provision of clinical coding, DRG and activity-based funding education to clinical and other hospital staff, as required.Undertake accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient separations in accordance with Hospital, State and Commonwealth data standards and reporting requirements, for the purposes of:Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) assignment for Activity Based Funding (ABF)Inpatient activity reportingClinical and non-clinical research and casemix analysisPatient care quality improvementAdhere to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) guidelines whilst utilising the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).The Team: Health information professionals working in the Health Information Management Service provide a crucial and unique service by integrating clinical and patient information.
We recognise that behind all the information we handle is a patient, and we have a role in safeguarding their information while ensuring it is accessible and of the highest quality.The THS Clinical Coding team is a State-wide department responsible for the accurate and timely classification of public inpatient episodes of care across Tasmania.Our team offers an inclusive and welcoming culture, upholding the Department of Health Values of 'Compassion', 'Accountability', 'Respect' and 'Excellence' (CARE).Details of appointment: Multiple permanent, full-time and part-time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Location: Hobart, Launceston, Devonport or Burnie
$98,255 to $103,069 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Flexible work hours and work locations within Tasmania, with options to negotiate a relocation package for interstate applicants to the value of $15,000.Regular ongoing training and development.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – Access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia.Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification.What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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