Clinical Coding Coordinator
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Job description, work day and responsibilities
Hollywood Private Hospital is looking for a Clinical Coding Coordinator to join our Health Information Services team on a permanent basis!
About the Role
The Clinical Coding Coordinator coordinates and supervises the clinical coding operation within the HIS department on a day-to-day basis to meet clinical coding targets efficiently by developing and monitoring clinical coding processes and guidelines which facilitate accurate and timely completion of all clinical coding related activities such as documentation queries, workload distribution, and statistics.
This position reports to the Health Information Services Manager and coordinates 21 clinical coders.
Duties and responsibilities involve but are not limited to:
Monitor throughput of coded records and outstanding coding records
Identify areas for improvement in Clinical Coding and develop quality improvement plans to address these areas
Assist with implementation of the DMR in the Coding Department
Provide support and advice to a Clinical Coder Educator and Auditing staff
Liaise with HIS and billing staff to manage health fund requests
Support the CDS team
Coordinate work-from-home work allocation
Providing leadership, mentoring, and assistance to the coding team
About You
To thrive in this role, you should be adaptable, possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, and constantly demonstrate courtesy and sensitivity when dealing with patients, the public, and fellow team members.
Clinical Coding qualifications from Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) or equivalent, or Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management)
Sound and updated knowledge of ICD-10-AM 12th edition, National and local coding standards
High level analytical and abstracting skills
Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time to meet deadlines
Understanding of patient administration systems and revenue cycle components
Knowledge and understanding of private hospital DRG and Casemix
Understanding of private health contract system
Experience in a senior clinical coding/educator/auditor role or clinical coding management role
5 years and over of experience abstracting and coding across a wide Casemix, with exposure to Private Health funds
High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
Remuneration: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
About Our Hospital
Hollywood provides care for patients across a wide range of disciplines including cardiology, gastroenterology, general medicine, general surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopaedics, palliative care, psychiatry, rehabilitation and urology. Our Ramsay core values are the foundation of the hospital and, along with the Hollywood Spirit, include Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Contribution to the Community and Pursuit of Excellence.
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1+64.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Requirements
Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
If you have any enquiries about this opportunity, contact Julie Edwards via email EdwardsJulie@ramsayhealth.com.au
Closing date: 21 May 2025
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Offer ID: #1099790,
Published: 2 weeks ago,
Company registered: 6 months ago
