Senior Clinical Coder - Auditor/Educator (524084)

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
• Providing 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 reporting
  • Clinical and non-clinical research and casemix analysis; and
  • Patient care quality improvement
• Adhere 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. We are a service that bridges the gap between clinical and information technology. We support clinicians by having accessible information and resources to support decision-making. Could you be a health information professional? 
• 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. We code a diverse and interesting casemix drawn from 4 main hospitals (Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital) as well as district hospitals and smaller facilities across the state.
• Our team offers an inclusive and welcoming culture, upholding the Department of Health Values of ‘Compassion’, Accountability’, ‘Respect’ and ‘Excellence’ (CARE) which underpin how we work together, whilst our key team-based values include quality, flexibility, respect, trust and growth.  You will be supported in your role by the Clinical Coding Management team, Senior Clinical Coders and Clinical Coders statewide.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

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.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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

Salary: 

$98,255 to $103,069 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.