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Requirements
Minimum educational requirements: A health-related three-year National Diploma or Degree registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Experience: Appropriate supervisory experience. Appropriate experience level of clinical coding, experience in auditing of at least three years in diagnostic and procedural coding in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel on a regular basis within the Western Cape Department of Health. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and broad clinical background in general nursing, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology. Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and prescripts. Ability to work independently and within a team and able to liaise at a high level. Excellent conflict management, interpersonal, change management and leadership skills. Knowledge and experience of human resource management, especially 121", "labour relations, performance management, staff development and disciplinary procedures. Relevant knowledge of or experience in providing training will be advantageous.
Duties
Effective and efficient assessment and analysis of related clinical information for accurate and comprehensive DRG coding. Provide supervision and guidance with regards to Diagnostic Related groups to ensure all audited data are allocated to the DRG utilising the DRG encoder and the required analysis is performed. Perform a compliance and improvement service for the WCG Health and Wellness to ensure Clinical Coding WHO Rules, Conventions and SA Coding Standards compliance. Develop Compliance and improvement assessment tools in respect of Clinical Coding prescripts. Establish and plan the assessment of institutions and conduct assessments. Accurate record keeping and accurate and timeous distribution of compliance and improvement reports. Effective and efficient supervision, planning and co-ordination of staff and activities in the component. Support the manager as a provincial advisory resource with regards to Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). Manage/participate in strategic relationships, interactions, and transactions with internal and external stakeholders with regards to Clinical Coding and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs).
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test