Coding Educator Auditor

• Join our team of 6 Coding Educators/Auditors be supported by your peers
• Contribute to the development and improvement of education and auditing implement systems use analytics and automate processes
• Support a growing coding team across multiple acute rehabilitation and mental health services
• Enjoy variety in your role with option to rotate between portfolios of Education & Auditing
• You have the option to be based at Epworth Richmond Epworth Geelong or Epworth Eastern

The Coding Educator / Auditor plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our coding services. Youll be trusted to lead in your space with the tools autonomy and team support to thrive. Depending on team priorities and business requirements you may choose to specialise in education or auditing portfolios

In the education portfolio you will provide education support and training to all Health Information Managers (HIMs)/Clinical Coders across Epworth HealthCare. Of particular focus are newly employed HIMs/Clinical Coders who undertake the Coding Induction Program ensuring these staff develop high level coding skills.

In the auditing portfolio you will be involved in overseeing the comprehensive Epworth Internal Coding Auditing Program as well as providing responses to Health funds for both pre and post payment audit and rejections. It contributes to revenue optimisation strategies both during the coding process and through post-coding audits. Additionally the role coordinates external audits conducted by our funders.

To thrive in this full time role (open to part time) youll be a proactive professional with exceptional time management skills and a strong commitment to seeing tasks through to completion. Your keen eye for detail will support the delivery of high-quality education and contribute to improved audit outcomes across the organisation.

With your extensive coding expertise youll foster a culture of accountability elevate coding quality and inspire the next generation of Health Information Managers and Clinical Coders at Epworth.

To be successful for this role you will have:

• Excellent classification and casemix funding knowledge with a minimum of three years coding experience in a medium to large health service.
• Previous experience as an Educator and/or Auditor is highly desirable.
• Extensive clinical coding expertise with a strong understanding of Australian Coding Standards and hospital coding practices.
• Proven ability to educate and mentor clinical coders including developing and delivering training programs.
• Strong auditing skills with experience in auditing and a focus on revenue optimisation.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Resilience under pressure with the ability to make informed decisions aligned with Epworths needs.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

Qualifications :

• A relevant qualification such as a Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV in Clinical Classification (Advanced) or equivalent.
• Eligible for full membership of Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA)

Additional Information :

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay. Plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance. 
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to make a difference

Apply now and help us deliver exceptional healthcare for every patient every day. To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file). 

For more information refer to the attached position description or contact Jessica Holliday  HIS Site Manager / Coding Manager Group Operations   OR

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Dont waitthis role may be filled before the closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time