Casual Clinical Coder
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- Northern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ697091 Requisition #
Exciting opportunity to join the team of experienced clinical coder and become a valued member of the team as a casual coder
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Medical Records Admin
Remuneration: $38.56 - $49.87
Requisition ID: REQ697091
Position Classification: Medical Records Admin
Remuneration: $38.56 - $49.87
Requisition ID: REQ697091
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Any sites within NSLHD or remote (for eligible coders)
Any sites within NSLHD or remote (for eligible coders)
What you'll be doing
The primary responsibility of a clinical coder is the accurate translation of narrative descriptions of diseases, injuries and procedures into alphanumeric codes using ICD-10-AM and the correct assignment of the DRG within the NSW Health and Northern Sydney Local Health District timeframes.
The primary responsibility of a clinical coder is the accurate translation of narrative descriptions of diseases, injuries and procedures into alphanumeric codes using ICD-10-AM and the correct assignment of the DRG within the NSW Health and Northern Sydney Local Health District timeframes.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Completion of HIMAA/OTEN coding course or relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management.
- Demonstrated coding experience in a tertiary hospital using ICD-10-AM/ACHI and 3M Codefinder across a range of specialties with a proven knowledge and understanding of Australian Coding Standards and DRGs.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and consistently meet coding throughput and quality KPIs.
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For role related queries or questions contact Winnie Ng on Winnie.Ng@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 28 December 2026
