Clinical Coder

Job Description:

• Role Title: Clinical Coder
• Role Type: Permanent Full time
• Department and Location: SVHA – Mater Hospital, St Vincent’s Private and Griffith hospitals.
• Salary: 44.55 AUD base per hour.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About The Role:

• The Clinical Coder is responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation and using the appropriate version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Australian Modification (ICD10AM) and applying Australian Coding Standards and relevant State Coding authority advice.
• Liaise with Clinicians to clarify documentation in the health record to assist in timely and accurate assignment of codes and participate in regular coder clinician communication strategies.
• Complete Cancer Registry notifications where required.
• Review records as required for PICQ or audits.
• The Clinical Coder is also expected to be involved with ongoing training and education sessions and participate in ongoing audits.

About You:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent, or Clinical Coding qualifications from HIMAA or equivalent.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide accurate and timely coding of patient records using ICD 10 AM.
• At least two years clinical coding experience.

• Previous experience with 3M Codefinder software.
• Experience in clinical coding across a range of DRGs with demonstrated high quality coding skills.
• Up to date knowledge of Clinical Coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards and be prepared to participate in performance and quality improvement activities.

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 25th July 2025.

**Please note we’re open to applications from across Australia, with remote work options available.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

JR114397_Health Declaration Form.pdf

JR114397_PD Clinical Coder March 2022.pdf

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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