Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until March 2027

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $57.62 – $67.98 per hour + super

Hours Per Week: 20

Location: The Lodge, Rankin Park Campus

Requisition ID: REQ640968

Applications Close: Monday the 27th of April

About Us

Clinical Governance department consists of various teams of dedicated and dynamic people who work collaboratively with each other, with clinicians/teams, and with management across the district with a primary focus on quality, patient safety, patient experience, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. The HNE Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist will specifically work as part of the Quality Systems Team Portfolio in an energetic and supportive team, scoping CDI workflows into the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) and Computer Assisted Coding.

Primarily working with the John Hunter Hospital clinical and coding teams project supported by the District Coding Manager for specific coding advice. The organisation values professional development, offering training opportunities while promoting work-life balance and staff well-being, including flexible working arrangements.

About The Role

Throughout a typical week, you, as the Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist would be engaging with clinical staff and coders, offering expert guidance, reviewing documentation practices, and providing actionable feedback. You’ll play a key role in bridging the gap between documentation and clinical coding, while ensuring compliance and driving improvements across the system. There will be an initial focus on Hospital Acquired Complications at John Hunter Hospital while also implementing CDI practices into SDPR workflows.

About You

The right person will be highly motivated and be a systems thinker. You will be a good communicator who can nurture positive relationships with the many and varied services and teams we support. We are also looking for someone with Clinical Coding experience in an acute care environment and/or formal qualifications in Clinical Coding with demonstrated knowledge and experience across a broad range of specialties.

Additionally, You Will Have

• Knowledge of documentation requirements with understanding of their relevance to clinical coding.
• Proficiency in interpreting clinical data and coding to ensure accurate reflection of patient care.
• Strong attention to detail to detect inconsistencies in documentation and coding.
• Exceptional verbal skills to engage effectively with clinicians and coders.
• Exceptional written communication for the dissemination of program outcomes.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex problems, develop practical solutions, and implement them effectively.
• A team player who works well in multidisciplinary environments, capable of collaborating across departments (clinical teams, coders, finance, etc.).
• Ability to influence and support clinicians in improving their documentation practices.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Eager to innovate and improve processes with a results-orientation approach.
  
  

How You Will Be Supported

• Corporate orientation provided in line with HNELHD expectations.
• Support and guidance from the Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator and the Manager, Quality Systems.
• Professional support through clinical coding teams.
• Educational opportunities as they arise.
• Advice and support from wider Clinical Governance Team as required.
• Flexible working arrangements.
  
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Kanyaro on Peter.Kanyaro@health.nsw.gov.au

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

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