Clinical Coding Specialist

SINGAPORE NATIONAL EYE CENTRE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Singapore is seeking a Clinical Coding Specialist to oversee clinical coding operations and ensure accurate coding standards. The role involves conducting audits, managing staff, and driving performance to achieve coding accuracy and operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 3 years of clinical coding experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong analytical skills. An organized and performance-driven mindset is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in clinical coding and audit.
• Minimum of 1 year in staff supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical coding operations and ensure accurate abstraction of diagnoses and procedures.
• Conduct audits and generate performance dashboards for coding quality.
• Drive team performance towards key coding accuracy targets.
• Develop and deliver training programs for clinical coders.
• Manage manpower allocation and daily coding operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Project management

People management

Clinical coding

Dashboard reporting

Education

Degree in Medical Science or Allied Health Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Coding Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining high-quality Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) coding standards. This role oversees daily coding operations, clinical coding audits, staff development, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure clinical coding accurately reflects the institution’s clinical efforts and enables optimum reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical coding operations to ensure accurate abstraction of diagnosis and procedures, and timely Casemix data submission to the Ministry of Health.
• Conduct clinical coding audits and generate regular performance dashboards to monitor clinical coding quality and turnaround time.
• Set key performance indicators for coding accuracies, timeliness, and team productivity, and drive the team to achieve these targets.
• Develop and deliver clinical coding training programmes and materials to upskills clinical coders in handling ophthalmology cases of varying complexity and support continuing education.
• Manage manpower allocation, workload distribution and operational processes to ensure smooth daily coding operations.
• Collaborate effectively with clinicians and other stakeholders to resolve coding-related issues.
• Lead and support departmental improvement projects and initiatives.
• Oversee departmental assets and support downtime management planning to ensure operational readiness.
• Foster team cohesiveness and promote a culture of continuous improvement and high standards in coding practice.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Medical Science, Allied Health Science, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in clinical coding and audit, and at least 1 year in staff supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Site, especially in Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in data analysis, dashboard reporting, administration, people management, and project management.
• Strong command in English and sound knowledge in medical terminology.
• Organized, resourceful, meticulous, analytical, and performance driven.