Senior Clinical Coder - Auditor/Educator (524084) Australia, Tas Apr 7, 2025 About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
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. Provide clinical coding training and education activities to the Clinical Coding team, as well as support and mentoring to 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. 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. 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. Our team offers an inclusive and welcoming culture, upholding the Department of Health Values of 'Compassion', 'Accountability', 'Respect' and 'Excellence' (CARE). 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.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
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.
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.
$98,255 to $103,069 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Regular ongoing training and development. Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You and your family can access fitness facilities across Tasmania. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on the pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide prior to applying.
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What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does.
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