Are you a Clinical Coder seeking to expand your skillset? CQ Health are now hiring a Coding Quality Coordinator to lead & educate within our Clinical Coding unit!

The Coding Quality Coordinator provides leadership to ensure the Clinical Coding Service across CQHHS facilities adheres to best practices. Key responsibilities include coordinating the Coding Quality Program through regular audits, engaging in clinical liaison activities to address documentation issues, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role involves analysing and validating coded data, offering expert advice on data interpretation, and supporting staff development through education and mentoring.

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Job details

About us:

CQ Health provides public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

About the role:

• Coordinate and participate in the Coding Quality Program to ensure objectives are met. This includes regular retrospective general staff coding audits and targeted coding audits in accordance with CQHHS strategic direction and the unit's quality plan.
• Undertake clinical liaison based on key coding audit findings and organisational priorities. Initiate, participate in and contribute to quality improvement activities and initiatives. Liaise with clinicians, medical and nursing staff, allied health staff within CQHHS with regards to providing education, expert advice and identifying documentation issues that impact on the Coding Unit.
• Analyse, validate and reconcile coded information using appropriate information management tools to ensure coded data integrity. Provide expert advice in the interpretation of coded data with regards to performance reporting and benchmarking initiatives as required.
• Assist with the completion of clinical coding to meet the Department of Health's end of month data submission deadline.

About you:

• It is a requirement of the position to have a relevant Clinical coder certification.
  • The successful candidate will be required to work onsite.
• Minimum 4-5 years full-time equivalent Clinical Coding knowledge and experience
  • Intermediate ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding Course (or equivalent)
  • Advanced ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding Course (or equivalent)
  • Certificate of external and internal clinical coding auditing
  • Eligibility for full membership of HIMAA (Health Information Management Association of Australia)

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,052 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $53.24 - $57.92 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H655140

Applications close: Monday, 1 September 2025

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

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

• RK5H655140 - Coding Quality Coordinator Educator (PDF, 338KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants