Clinical Coder - Location Negotiable Within Southern Nsw Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full-Time, Part-Time, & Casual Positions Available
Location: Location Negotiable
Position Classification: Admin Officer Lvl 6
Remuneration: $77,623.74 - $79,458.86 per annum or $39.15 - $40.07 per hour
(remuneration will be based on the applicant's relevant qualifications and experience)
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ463553
Application Close: 9 February 2024
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – .
We have permanent opportunities for experienced Clinical Coders to join our friendly, well established team across the district. As we have a scanned medical record environment, you will get experience across eight acute facilities as well as two Multi Purpose Services and two acute mental health inpatient facilities.
What we offer

• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
• Annual Leave Loading

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Opportunities to build a career involved in clinical documentation, coder education, coding audit, data audits and broader health information work.

Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. This is an opportunity to work for a geographically diverse and widespread LHD; take your pick from hilly inland Goulburn, Queanbeyan and Cooma or the coastal Moruya, Batemans Bay and Bega.
Site Negotiable Within SNSWLHD. Remote coding may be available for the right applicants.
What you'll be doing
To provide accurate and timely clinical coding of admitted patient episodes of care using the current edition of ICD-10-AM classification system in accordance with SNSWLHD and NSW Ministry of Health requirements.
Selection Criteria * Successful completion of endorsed clinical coding course with evidence of participation in education for the current edition of ICD-10-AM.

• Minimum of 1 years clinical coding experience across a range of specialties and sound knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Casemix, Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) and Activity Based Management principles and an understanding of coded data quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of health information systems using clinical coding software and the use of MS Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities to meet conflicting commitments/deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘B’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs
All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see
SNSW LHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa McCahon via phone on 0439 478 811 or on melissa.mccahon@health.nsw.gov.au