Clinical Coding Coach

The primary purpose of the role is to train newly qualified but inexperienced trainee clinical coders, to orientate clinical coders new to ISLHD and to supervise work experience students.  
The incumbent will oversee the process of clinical coding queries initiated by Clinical Documentation Improvement Analysts (CDIAs). 


The incumbent will assist the coding management team with the introduction of new clinical coding technology and updated classifications.


The incumbent will carry out accurate and timely coding of highly complex inpatient separations from any or all of the hospitals of the Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD using the current edition of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards in order to provide data for research, planning and financial management.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

 

Talent Pool

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.

 

Please note: If you’re an overseas resident with a temporary visa, you can still apply for a job with ISLHD. To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.

 

Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.

 

A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW

Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.
 

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: NSW Health: Applying for a position


Following interview, applicants will be required to code a sample of patient admissions.