Clinical Coding Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent full time Clinical Coding Manager to manage all functions of Clinical Coding in Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Health Information Services (HIS).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager (Level 3)
Remuneration: $2,354.41 - $2,674.64 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ454789
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Local Health District
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Coding Manager will oversee the timely and efficient management of the Clinical Coding service of NSLHD HIS. This includes management of ongoing Clinical Coding, documentation, and data quality audit programs to improve coding and casemix performance and ensure compliances with NSW Health coding and quality indicators.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management, equivalent Clinical Coding experience and extensive experience in clinical classification or combination of experience and qualifications.
• Experience in leading a Clinical Coding team, including mentoring and motivating staff and promoting a positive and collaborative culture.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, particularly demonstrated in preparing complex reports, presentations, and consulting and negotiating with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sally McIntosh on Sally.McIntosh1@health.nsw.gov.au or 0410 646 891
All NSW Health workers are required to provide evidence of having received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA). Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A and need to meet the requirements of the .
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
Applications Close: 5 January 2024
Tentative Interview Date: 15 January 2024