Clinical Coding Auditor/Educator - Temp FT

at  South Western Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until 31/07/2025
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1 / Medical Records Manager Grade 1

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Liverpool Hospital is actively seeking Clinical Coding Auditor/Educator who can contribute to their dynamic team.
This opportunity not only offers professional growth but also the chance to contribute to the accuracy and compliance of clinical coding practices and enhance coding education. It plays a crucial role in refining healthcare data management, directly supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

TRANSFORMING YOUR EXPERIENCE

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE UNIQUE TO OTHERS?

The Clinical Coding Auditor/Educator role is unique due to its blend of auditing and educational responsibilities within the Liverpool Hospital. This dual focus ensures compliance with complex regulations, directly impacts patient care and reimbursement, and requires specialised knowledge of coding systems and medical terminology.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

It involves reviewing clinical codes for accuracy and compliance, identifying and correcting coding errors, and creating and delivering training sessions on coding standards and best practices to clinical coders and clinicians. The role also requires staying updated with regulatory changes and developing educational materials to support coding accuracy and adherence.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to maintain the quality of coded data.