Undertake coding quality and auditing activities, and mentor and assist in the training of new and existing clinical coders.

Job details

About the role

Accurately assign specific morbidity and procedural classifications using ICD-10-AM and ACHI to episodes of care to meet the data reporting requirements of Queensland Health. A Senior Clinical Coder is acknowledged as having high level clinical coding skills and knowledge across a broad range of specialties in a tertiary setting, through extensive on the job experience.

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:

• Assign accurate and timely morbidity and procedural classifications to episodes of care for all allocated specialty discharges - Abstract relevant information from the patient record and all available clinical information systems and assign accurate ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes in 13^th Edition, according to Australian Coding Standards (ACS), National and State Coding Authority advice and Queensland Health Guidelines, within designated timeframes.
• Employ a range of advanced skills to code complex and long stay cases.
• Under the direction of the Coding Manager and Coding Educator, mentor and assist in the training and supervision of new and existing clinical coders and HIMs and respond to coding queries at an advanced level.
• Actively participate in Health Information Service related coding quality activities including coding quality audits such as ABF and DRG targeted audits, ACHS data validation audits, HAC and VLAD audits, Electronic Validation Application (EVA) error review and ad hoc audits as assigned by the Coding Manager and Assistant Director ABF and Coding.
• As part of the coding process, complete Queensland Cancer Registry notifications and identify and collect other clinical and health data indicators.
• Identify discrepancies between the clinical information systems and patient records and take action to rectify through appropriate channels.

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

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• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  RBH664073 - Role Description (PDF, 430KB)
  Role Description