Lead Clinical Coding & Auditing Manager

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Learning scholarships and grants

Job summary

Western Health is seeking a Senior Health Information Manager - Clinical Coding & Auditing Lead to lead the coding service, oversee auditing initiatives, and drive education and service management within Melbourne’s Western Health network.

You will coordinate day-to-day operations, mentor coders, and contribute to documentation improvement and advanced coding technologies such as Solventum 360 Encompass. Flexible arrangements are available within a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical coding experience and knowledge of ICD-10-AM/ACHI and Australian Coding Standards.
• Strong understanding of DRGs, casemix and hospital coding practices.
• Experience reviewing complex medical records and training new coders.
• Excellent analytical, detail-oriented and judgement skills.
• Clear written/verbal communication and ability to explain technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day performance of the clinical coding service to meet targets.
• Monitor and participate in the DRG audit program.
• Provide leave relief for the manager and staff management, planning and delivery.
• Recruitment and training of new staff; deliver performance development plans.
• Lead coding education initiatives and participate in coding education programs.
• Allocate work lists and perform clinical coding duties.
• Contribute to clinical documentation improvement and advanced coding technologies.

Skills

Clinical coding

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Health Information Management

Tools

Solventum 360 Encompass

Job description

Western Health is seeking a Senior Health Information Manager - Clinical Coding & Auditing Lead to lead the coding service, oversee auditing initiatives, and drive education and service management within Melbourne’s Western Health network.

You will coordinate day-to-day operations, mentor coders, and contribute to documentation improvement and advanced coding technologies such as Solventum 360 Encompass. Flexible arrangements are available within a supportive health system.