Advanced Clinical Coder

at  Queensland Health

An exciting opportunity exists for an Advanced Clinical Coder, to provide expert clinical coding and documentation advice and support to the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team. The successful applicant will undertake targeted audit support and reconciliation of CDI-initiated internal and external initiatives. This role will also support the development of education packages to improve the quality of clinical documentation.
The Advance Clinical Coder role will also work closely with the SCHHS Clinical Coding Services to ensure consistency of clinical coding practice and advice across the HHS.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

• Support the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team to reconcile external audit recommendations by undertaking coding quality audits including targeted documentation or ad-hoc audits as required.
• Undertake targeted review clinical coding and associated DRG allocation in conjunction with CDI documentation improvement focus areas.
• Contribute to Clinical Documentation Improvement initiatives, including training and education material and actively upskill new and existing Clinical Documentation Specialists. These queries will directly relate to the Queensland Health Activity Based Funding (ABF) model, sub- and non-acute patients (SNAP), and other clinical coding related matters.
  Remuneration value up to $66,965 p.a., comprising salary rates $51.69 - $56.24 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO5) (Permanent part time position,40 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
  Why work for us?
  We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
  As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;- Generous superannuation;- Flexible work arrangements;- Career training and development; and- Salary packaging.
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