As the Clinical Coding Educator and Auditor, you will be responsible for the provision of Clinical Coding education, auditing and oversee graduate staff participating in the Clinical Coding Accelerated Graduate Training Program.

What you'll do

You will employ a range of advance skills to code complex cases to assign accurate ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes to episodes of care for all allocated specialty discharges within designated timeframes. You will provide expert advice and education to graduate clinical coders and health information managers regarding appropriate coding of diagnoses, procedures, co-morbidities, complications and the effects of accurate DRG allocation. You will oversee and lead a team of graduates participating in the Clinical Coding Accelerated Graduate Training Program, who work across multiple Hospital and Health Services, ensuring their commitment to training, development, and overall performance. Furthermore, you will provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of the Clinical Coding Accelerated Graduate Training Program and ongoing advice, training, mentoring, auditing and education for existing Clinical Coding positions utlising the Clinical Coding Practice Framework.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively code and audit ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of clinical coding within the State HIM and Clinical Coding Team.
• Ability to plan, develop and implement ongoing coding quality education activities to enable the growth and development of both new Graduates and team members for the State HIM & Clinical Coding Team.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 36.25 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.