Coding Educator / Auditor

The Coding Educator / Auditor plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our coding services. You’ll be trusted to lead in your space, with the tools, autonomy, and team support to thrive. Depending on team priorities and business requirements, you may choose to specialise in education or auditing portfolios.

In the education portfolio you will provide education, support and training to all Health Information Managers (HIMs)/Clinical Coders across Epworth HealthCare. Of particular focus are newly employed HIMs/Clinical Coders who undertake the Coding Induction Program, ensuring these staff develop high level coding skills.

In the auditing portfolio you will be involved in overseeing the comprehensive Epworth Internal Coding Auditing Program as well as providing responses to Health funds for both pre and post payment audit and rejections. It contributes to revenue optimisation strategies both during the coding process and through post-coding audits. Additionally, the role coordinates external audits conducted by our funders.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be a proactive professional with exceptional time management skills and a strong commitment to seeing tasks through to completion. Your keen eye for detail will support the delivery of high-quality education and contribute to improved audit outcomes across the organisation.

With your extensive coding expertise, you’ll foster a culture of accountability, elevate coding quality, and inspire the next generation of Health Information Managers and Clinical Coders at Epworth.

To be successful for this role you will have:

• A relevant qualification, such as a Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV in Clinical Classification (Advanced), or equivalent.
• Excellent classification and casemix funding knowledge, with a minimum of three years’ coding experience in a medium to large, health service.
• Previous experience as an Educator and/or Auditor is highly desirable.
• Extensive clinical coding expertise, with a strong understanding of Australian Coding Standards and hospital coding practices.
• Proven ability to educate and mentor clinical coders, including developing and delivering training programs.
• Strong auditing skills, with experience in auditing and a focus on revenue optimisation.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Resilience under pressure, with the ability to make informed decisions aligned with Epworth’s needs.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Position Description Inherent Requirements

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.