Lead Health Information Manager: Clinical Coding & Auditing

Western Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a coding leader to support management of the Clinical Coding Service and auditing functions. The role focuses on leadership, education, and service management within the coding space.

You will drive performance, participate in DRG audits, and recruit/train staff while advancing clinical documentation improvement and integration of advanced coding technologies.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical coding experience with ICD-10-AM/ACHI; knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Strong knowledge of DRGs, casemix and hospital clinical documentation.
• Experience reviewing complex medical records and training coders.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the day-to-day performance of the service, ensuring coding and auditing targets are achieved.
• Participate in and monitor the DRG audit program.
• Provide leave relief for the manager and staff management, service planning and delivery.
• Recruit and train new staff and deliver performance development plans.
• Lead coding education and contribute to the coding education program.
• Manage work list allocations and clinical coding duties; contribute to documentation improvement and advanced coding technologies.

Skills

Clinical coding

Auditing

ICD-10/ACHI

Analytical skills

Education

Health Information Management qualification

Tools

Solventum 360 Encompass

Job description

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a coding leader to support management of the Clinical Coding Service and auditing functions. The role focuses on leadership, education, and service management within the coding space.

You will drive performance, participate in DRG audits, and recruit/train staff while advancing clinical documentation improvement and integration of advanced coding technologies.