Temporary opportunity to participate in a team environment to ensure the accurate and timely collection of morbidity data to meet data reporting requirements of Queensland Health. Liaise with hospital clinicians in order to improve the quality and timeliness of morbidity data and Activity Based Funding. Participate in Health Information Service related quality activities, including auditing, education, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and PICQ coding audits.

Job details

About the role

Temporary opportunity to participate in a team environment to ensure the accurate and timely collection of morbidity data to meet data reporting requirements of Queensland Health.  Liaise with hospital clinicians in order to improve the quality and timeliness of morbidity data and Activity Based Funding. Participate in Health Information Service related quality activities, including auditing, education, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and PICQ coding audits.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Initiate, manage and participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Participate in the Coder-Clinician Liaison (CCL) program to clarify coding and SNAP queries and improve documentation.
• Participate in targeted Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) reviews and other coding audits for data quality improvement purposes.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  RBH634697 - Role Description (PDF, 384KB)
  Role Description