AddressThe role:
- Under the direction of the Clinical Coding Management Team, develop and undertake regular clinical coding quality audits in accordance with the Agency’s Clinical Coding Auditing Framework.
- Prepare and deliver clinical coding related education and training activities to the Clinical Coding team.
- Provide support and mentorship to new and existing Clinical Coders, including the provision of clinical coding training to newly qualified and trainee Clinical Coders.
- Assist the Clinical Coding Management Team with the provision of clinical coding, DRG and activity based funding education to clinical and other hospital staff, as required.
- Maintain relevant professional development including knowledge of updates to clinical coding and related standards, Activity Based Funding (ABF), legislation, clinical information systems and clinical practices.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
- The THS Clinical Coding team is a Statewide department responsible for the accurate and timely classification of public inpatient episodes of care across Tasmania. We code a diverse and interesting casemix drawn from 4 main hospitals (Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital) as well as district hospitals and smaller facilities across the state.
- Our team consists of a small Clinical Coding Management team, Senior Clinical Coders and Clinical Coders and our key team values include quality, flexibility, respect, trust and growth.
- We offer flexible work locations within Tasmania and can negotiate a relocation package for interstate applicants to the value of $15,000. Further details available on request.
Details of Appointment
* Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, day worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
* Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until February 2026
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Location: Statewide - Tasmania
Your primary work location may be located in the Southern, Northern or North Western Region.
Salary: $95,393 to $100,067 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
- Generic Senior Clinical Coder - Auditor Educator Band 5 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
- Generic Senior Clinical Coder - Auditor Educator Band 5 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
For more information
Nicola Hunt
Statewide Clinical Coding Manager
Phone: (03) 6777 6***
E-mail: ***********@ths.tas.gov.au
Applications close: Sunday, 12 May 2024 at 11:55pm
