About the role

The primary purpose of the position is the management and provision of high quality clinical coding services by overseeing the coding management, coding quality and coder-clinician liaison functions of the Health Information Management Service.

The position will also provide expert advice in the area of clinical classification and Activity Based Funding (ABF) both within the organisation in addition to external agencies including Queensland Health, other health care facilities within the public and private sector and Queensland University of Technology. The position is also responsible for representing West Moreton Health on state-wide Clinical Coding Committees and networks.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge in Clinical Coding, Activity Based Funding, and how clinical coding and data quality contributes to the organisations Service Agreement.
• Leadership and management skills to effectively manage a team in achieving high quality coding, within specified time frames, and in accordance Australian Coding Standards.
• High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively influence and lead a team whilst managing the impact of organisational change promoting the organisations mission and values.
• Skills and experience in the provision of training, mentoring, and coaching Clinical, Coding and Administrative staff.
• Knowledge of quality human resource management practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity, anti-discrimination, and ethical behaviour.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.