District Clinical Coder
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ632181 Requisition #
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 6
Location: Station St Office, Penrith
Remuneration: $83,554.59 - $85,530.07 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ632181
Applications Close: 22/02/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated District Clinical Coder to join the Information Management team at Nepean. This pivotal role is responsible for the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes of care in accordance with Australian Coding Standards and relevant classification and policy requirements, while upholding ethical clinical coding practices at all times. The District Clinical Coder will contribute to a range of clinical coding quality and auditing activities and support the collation, monitoring and trending of clinical coding key performance indicators and data quality initiatives.
The role also involves contributing to reporting on clinical coding quality outcomes and assisting in the development of guidelines, procedures and education resources informed by coding data quality findings. Regular liaison with health care professionals is required to promote high-quality clinical documentation and support continuous improvement in clinical coding practices.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clinical coding quality and patient care outcomes. Apply now to be part of a team that values accuracy, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Successful completion of a recognised clinical coding qualification with a minimum of twelve months continuous coding experience across a broad range of clinical specialties, and proven competency for Clinical Coder as specified in the HIMAA Clinical Coder National Competency Standards and Assessment Guide.
- Demonstrated experience in using computerised patient administrative systems (PAS); e.g. eMR, eRIC and 3M encoder.
- Demonstrated understanding of Activity Based Funding/Management Models and their relationship to Casemix, DRG and classification systems.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve clinical coding queries using sound judgement and initiative by interpreting relevant policies, procedures, and standards
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines and KPIs are met.
- Demonstrated ability to work both in an unsupervised environment and within a team with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated positive attitude and the flexibility to maintain work standards and a service focus in a changing environment and a current NSW drivers’ licence and being readily available and committed to travel to all facilities within NBMLHD.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Gowri Sriraman on gowri.sriraman@health.nsw.gov.au
