An exciting opportunity exists for the Clinical Coder Advanced role to provide expert clinical coding and documentation advice to staff within SCHHS including clinicians, peer clinical coders and other colleagues. The Advanced Clinical Coder also undertakes clinical coding audit activities to ensure quality and optimisation of coded inpatient data and associated activity. This role also supports the development of education packages to improve the quality of clinical documentation and actively interfaces with clinicians to ensure communication of clinical coding advice.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
The Clinical Coder Advanced is acknowledged as having high level clinical coding skills and knowledge, across a broad range of clinical specialties via extensive on the job experience.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Actively undertake targeted audit of clinical coding and associated DRG allocation in conjunction with SCHHS audit plans and identified deficiencies.
• Contribute to Clinical Coding Services within SCHHS, including the provision of training and development of education material, and actively upskill new and existing Clinical Coders and peer Clinical Documentation Specialists.
• Support the provision of advice in relation to the Queensland Health Activity Based Funding (ABF) model, sub- and non-acute patients (SNAP), and other clinical coding related matters.

Remuneration value up to $131,052 p.a., comprising salary between $105,568 - $114,861 p.a. (f/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO5) (Two Permanent Flexible Full time positions, 76 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;- Generous superannuation;- Flexible work arrangements;- Career training and development; and- Salary packaging.

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