Coding Auditor/Educator
Vor 3 Tagen
Sydney, Österreich
Calvary Health Care
Vollzeit
Coding Auditor/Educator
Job no: 521027
Work type: Permanent
Location: Sydney, South Bank
Categories: Health Information Services
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Flexible Working arrangements
- Permanent part time/full time opportunities available
About the role
As Calvary Healthcare undertakes a new approach to the National Coding Model, we are keen to further build on our well-established National Revenue Team and invest further into our Clinical Coding Audit / Education Team.
In this role you will support the Calvary Revenue Cycle Team by participating in all aspects of ICD-10-AM Coding, documentation improvement and health fund contract compliance. The Auditor/Educator will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering Coding education and training programs, revenue optimisation and provide advice and interpretation of specific coding, Casemix and DRG related matters.
This is a Permanent Part Time / Full Time hybrid position to support our Calvary Private hospitals and virtual hospital. The role will require the Auditor/Educator to travel to Calvary facilities across South Australia, Canberra, NSW, Victoria and Tasmanian sites.
Some of your main duties will include:
- Developing and delivering coding education and training programs.
- Coordinate audit and education cycles to identify areas for improvement and revenue optimisation.
- Participate in health fund onsite and remote auditing programs.
- Support Revenue Cycle team in assessing Casemix variations, audit queries and identify and implement process and education improvements.
- Liaise with clinical staff and provide advice on coding, Casemix and documentation matters.
- Identify clinical documentation deficiencies and provide education and support to Clinical Documentation Specialists.
About you
- Post graduate qualification in Clinical Coding auditing/; or Completion of approved HIMAA course in ICD-10-AM advanced coding.
- Experience and demonstrated excellence in Clinical Coding using ICD-10-AM Classification system across broad Casemix for a period of at least 5 years is essential
- Extensive experience with the private health sector funding and billing requirements.
- Knowledge of DRG's and Casemix funding
- Willingness to travel and work interstate for periods of time across all Calvary Private Hospitals sites in NSW, ACT, SA, VIC or TAS.
- Strong Computer literacy and proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and work to tight deadlines
For further information please contact Bree Hodgson, National Health Information Manager on Bree.Hodgson@calvarycare.org.au
Why work at Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own thoughts, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
Advertised: 24 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
- Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
- Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
- Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
- Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
- Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
- Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
