Coding Educator / Auditor

The Opportunity
These new senior roles are an opportunity for experienced Health Information Managers and Clinical Coders  to join the Healthscope Revenue Cycle Management team and make a real difference in the education and auditing space.  This is not a pure auditing role, you will be involved in the education and development of our coding workforce across all levels as well as structured and ad hoc audits.   There will be a mix of onsite and remote work and we welcome enquiries and applications from HIMs and coders in all states and territories.  Particular locations of interest are Gold Coast, Sydney metro and regional  and Melbourne metro and surrounds.
The Coding Auditor / Educator will be involved in all aspects of Coding and Clinical Documentation operations, governance and process improvement across our broader Revenue Cycle.   Reporting to the National or State Coding Manager(s) this role is pivotal in providing site support in training and education, structured and ad hoc audits as well as formulation of best practice processes and guidelines.
Backed by a team of Health Information Managers in every state and territory, this role is well supported.   Healthscope's renewed commitment to Health Information Management and its core functions is strong and is evidenced by recent investment in education, professional development and resourcing.
This is a genuine opportunity to join an experienced team in a dynamic and progressive private healthcare provider.
 
About You
You will be an experienced HIM or CC with demonstrated experience in audits, training programs and mentoring junior coders / HIMs.
Your knowledge of the National Coding Standards is outstanding and you are confident in sharing your knowledge and applying the standards to audits and education.
You have knowledge of health funding models (public and / or private) and a strong understanding of DRG structures, influences and dependencies
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent) or a recognised Clinical Coding qualification.
• More than 5 years' experience in roles coding, HIS operations, auditing and training.
• Eligibility for membership with the Health Information Management Association of Australia
• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Coding auditing or be open to working towards.
• Experience within the private health sector (desired)

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications Close: 23 October 2023.
To Apply: Please click on https://careers.healthscope.com.au/jobs/coding-auditor-educator-14556  to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to leanne.hawke@healthscope.com.au