About West Moreton Health West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals. As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health: We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction. We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected. We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation. Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region. To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health: What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health About the role The role of Coding Quality Facilitator will develop and coordinate the Coding Quality Program, including individual, departmental and targeted coding audits, and provision of audit feedback and education to relevant staff, to ensure a high standard of coding accuracy, consistency and timeliness. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Expert ability in the classification of diseases and operations across a broad range of specialties using ICD-10-AM and high-level knowledge of Activity Based Funding and the application of these systems within healthcare management. Commitment to continuous quality improvement and expertise and experience in the development and implementation of quality management activities in relation to coded data. Develop and perform coding quality improvement activities suitable to an Activity Based Funding environment including coder audits, Diagnosis Related Group targeted audits, service wide coding audits, Performance Indicators for Coding Quality review. Demonstrated experience in coding audits, training of staff and the facilitation of coding education programs. High-level oral and written communication skills to enable effective interaction in individual and group situations with the ability to coordinate and motivate a team and to communicate with staff at all levels. Expert knowledge of the principles of accurate DRG assignment for ABF and Queensland Health key performance indicators such as VLADs (Variable Life Adjusted Displays). Why choose us Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions. Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities. Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership. Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs. Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super. * A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience. To apply For 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. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
