Training & Quality Co-ordinator

• Permanent, full-time role, Monday – Friday
• Contribute to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders
• Work for the largest employer in New Zealand

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Clinical Coder Training and Development Manager to oversee the training and development of coders at Te Toka Tumai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the training and development programs to ensure an adequate supply of suitably trained coders and to ensure ongoing knowledge and skill updates.

Your responsibilities will include: -

- Developing, implementing, and maintaining the Clinical Coding Training & Development Plan
- Managing the enrolment of coders into HIMAA training courses
- Recruiting suitable candidates for training as entry-level coders
- Delivering entry-level training as required
- Providing ongoing supervision and mentorship to new coders
- Mentoring senior-level coders in quality aspects of the Clinical Coding Service
- Ensuring availability of resources, equipment, and technology for training and development

For more information about the role, please review the position description here.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Ideally, you will have the following capabilities and experience:

• Proven experience as a Clinical Coding Trainer
• Completion of an approved Advanced ICD-10-AM Clinical Coding Course
• Current Clinical Coder Certification - recognised qualification in clinical coding auditing and experience
• Proven experience of quality management in a clinical coding environment
• Proven ability to manage effective relationships
• Intermediate level competency in the use of MS Office applications
• Experience in the use of 3M Codefinder software and TurboCoder
• Competency in the use of Clinical IT systems

This role requires and/or would benefit from the following: -

• An understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role
• Competency with te ao Māori, and tikanga or a willingness to learn and grow

We are Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai, Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.

Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Health New Zealand leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online via our website, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. (Please note: We do not accept CV applications emailed to us).

To view details about our recruitment process, click here. 

If you have any queries, please contact Recruitment Consultant, Belinda Peddie - belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz and quote ‘Training & Quality Co-ordinator (ID: ADHB22165)’.

If we receive a high number of applications for this position, we may have to close our advertising early. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.