Our Health Service is expanding!

As the Coding Quality Facilitator you will utilise appropriate resources to assign timely and accurate morbidity and procedural classifications to episodes of care as well as provide advice to management regarding key coding classification issues and identify potential improvements in the coding process.

• Multiple, permanent full-time opportunities

Job details

About the role 

The role of Coding Quality Facilitator will develop and coordinate the Coding Quality Program, including individual, departmental and targeted coding audits, and provision of audit feedback and education to relevant staff, to ensure a high standard of coding accuracy, consistency and timeliness.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Expert ability in the classification of diseases and operations across a broad range of specialties using ICD-10-AM and high level knowledge of Activity Based Funding and the application of these systems within healthcare management.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and expertise and experience in the development and implementation of quality management activities in relation to coded data.
• Develop and perform coding quality improvement activities suitable to an Activity Based Funding environment including coder audits, Diagnosis Related Group targeted audits, service wide coding audits, Performance Indicators for Coding Quality review.
• Demonstrated experience in coding audits, training of staff and the facilitation of coding education programs.
• High-level oral and written communication skills to enable effective interaction in individual and group situations with the ability to coordinate and motivate a team and to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Expert knowledge of the principles of accurate DRG assignment for ABF and Queensland Health key performance indicators such as VLADs (Variable Life Adjusted Displays). 

Mandatory Requirements:

• While not mandatory, a degree in Health Information Management or equivalent would be well regarded.
• While not mandatory, a Clinical Coding Auditing Qualification would be well regarded.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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.

• WM 560216_04 Coding Quality Facilitator RD (PDF, 182KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants