Clinical Documentation Improvement Advisor (Clinical Coder)
| Organisation Name: | Sharp & Carter Digital and Technology |
| Published: | 17/11/2025 |
| Location: | Melbourne |
| Job Type: | Part time |
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| Job Link: | https://www.seek.com.au/job/88570048?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle#sol=4507cf1c60b6ce6cf9290b9e0fedaf07834a9429 |
| State: | VIC |
| Application Close Date: | 5/12/2025 |
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Description
We have a part time opportunity available for an experienced coder looking to work within a supportive and experienced team in developing and delivering education aligned with EMR enhancements and best-practice documentation.
This role will be permanent part time of 3 days a week with the option to add casual days if desired.
Key responsibilities
- Review medical records (concurrently and retrospectively) to identify documentation gaps, ensuring accurate capture of clinical complexity.
- Deliver targeted education to medical, nursing, and allied health staff through ward rounds, workshops, and presentations.
- Educate clinicians on the impact of accurate documentation on DRG assignment.
- Analyse documentation and coding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to CDI performance reporting, quality assurance, and KPI monitoring.
- Assist in implementing and optimising digital tools (e.g. 3M 360 Encompass) that support clinical documentation.
- Support the development of a hospital-wide CDI program through clinician engagement and collaboration.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure effective program delivery.
- Stay informed on emerging documentation technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent and eligibility for full membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working within a Coding department as a qualified clinical coder and or Coding Auditor/ Educator
- Demonstrated ability in data collection and analysis
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience with using an electronic medical record (EMR) and Cerner applications
- Knowledge/experience with using a patient administration system (iPM)
- Coding experience at a tertiary level
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated experience in developing, designing and delivering education and training programs related to clinical coding