Senior Manager Clinical Coding and Documentation Improvement | UnitingCare Hospitals
Employment Term: Permanent Full Time
Location: Brisbane CBD – Ann Street + Hospital location + Work From Home Options
Remuneration: Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Employee Benefits
Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Hospitals
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our team at UnitingCare Hospitals as a Senior Manager Clinical Coding and Documentation Improvement, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Your part in UnitingCare Hospitals
The Senior Manager of Clinical Coding and Documentation Improvement is responsible for leading the management, governance and functions of the clinical coding and clinical documentation improvement operations of the UnitingCare Health hospitals in order to deliver UnitingCare Health’s commitment to clinical and service excellence.
This role works collaboratively as a member of the Patient Revenue and Digital Health team and is accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient function of the UnitingCare Health clinical coding and clinical documentation improvement service initiatives and improving compliance to funding arrangements whilst optimizing revenue streams.
In addition to the core accountabilities, this position will also lead the development of software transformation that supports modernisation of clinical coding through implementation of Computer Assisted or AI coding.
Key Accountabilities

Clinical Coding and Documentation Improvement

• Plan, organise, direct, and evaluate the operational and strategic management of all facets of Clinical Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement functions for UCH Hospital ensuring available resources are used effectively.

Revenue Optimisation

• Lead the UnitingCare Hospitals Revenue Optimisation strategy development and operationalise the strategy through effective management of coding and CDI resources, systems and processes.

Systems Management

• Leverage technology to enhance VMO, CDI team and clinical coder workflows, creating efficiency to achieve accurate documentation, coding, and hospital revenue.

Clinical Care and Governance

• Oversee the clinical coding review process to support accurate quality and safety and hospital performance reporting.

Leader of Self

• Contribute to a positive team culture and a safe work environment, being mindful, respectful and kind.

What makes a difference for us?

• Australian Working Rights (We are unable to provide sponsorships)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management or equivalent work experience
• Eligibility for membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-AM clinical classification, casemix data reporting and DRG funding, or a combination of study and work experience.
• High level analytical skills, and ability to analyse and understand complex health information, business processes and concepts.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the capacity to successfully manage several tasks concurrently to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and sound achievements in clinical coding performance outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellence in coordinating all aspects of clinical coding services using strategic planning, management and evaluation skills to ensure available resources are used effectively.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

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