Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Clinical Coding), Eastern General Hospital Planning Office

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) aims to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services, covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH's vision is to be a hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff. It seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

We are seeking a highly driven individual to support the planning and development of clinical coding and Mediclaim coding standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include assisting in the development of workflows and processes for clinical and Mediclaim coding, as well as contributing to data quality initiatives through the establishment of key metrics and quality assurance processes to uphold high standards of coding accuracy and clinical data integrity, while enabling continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities include involvement in training of future staff and designing an efficient rostering framework. You will also support the hospital's Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) efforts and collaborate across departments to build a seamless healthcare delivery system from the ground up.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in HIM + Certificate of Clinical Coding Auditing / equivalent certification OR 
• Non-Reg MBBS / NTS Healthcare-related Degree + Certificate in Clinical Coding Auditing / equivalent certification
• Experience in healthcare operations will be an advantage

• Knowledge and skill in design thinking, change management, project management, technology adoption and process methodologies
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage various stakeholders in a fluid environment and a growing organisation with multi-generational staff
• Team player, highly motivated and action-oriented with excellent planning, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, adapt to change and manage challenges in a fast-paced healthcare environment