Clinical Coder

locations NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs NSW - Sydney, Darlinghurst

time type Full time

posted on Posted 4 Days Ago

time left to apply End Date: September 6, 2025 (9 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR143712

Role title: Clinical Coder

Role type: Permanent full time

Department and location: Health Information Services, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

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 operatepublic and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

As a Clinical Coder, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of patient health records, working closely with clinicians and the coding team. In this role, you will:

Apply your coding expertise by reviewing patient records (paper and electronic), accurately allocating ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes, and assigning DRGs using Solventum Coding and Grouping software, in line with Australian Coding Standards and NSW Health guidelines.

Work collaboratively with health professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures, ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Contribute to quality and compliance through coding audits, HACs reviews, clinical reviews, as well as maintaining PICQ and RISQ indicators.

Support continuous improvement and innovation by staying up to date with coding developments, implementing new practices from IHACPA/NSW Health, and actively participating in quality initiatives such as EQUIP.

Grow and share your expertise by assisting with training new coders, answering coding queries, and contributing to weekly clinician–coder meetings.

About you

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Clinical Coder who is passionate about accuracy and quality in health information. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Formal qualifications in clinical coding – completion of a recognised coding course (HIMAA, OTEN) or a relevant tertiary qualification in Health Information Management, with proven coding experience.

Demonstrated expertise in ICD-10-AM coding with a strong knowledge of Australian Coding Standards and medical terminology.

Proficiency in coding systems and technology, including Solventum Coding and Grouping software, along with strong computer skills.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians and colleagues.

A proactive and flexible approach, able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team, with strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

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

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

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.

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

The closing date for applications is 05 September 2025

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

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

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.

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St Vincent's Health Network Sydney (SVHNS) comprises St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, St Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, andSt Vincent's Correctional Health Service, Parklea.

Part of the NSW-based arm of St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHNS provides significant training and research activities housing several specialty units that are internationally recognised as centres of excellence. These include heart and lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health and drug and alcohol services.

We strive to not only meet the health needs of vulnerable populations, but to enable them to flourish as an acknowledgement of human dignity and as a commitment to justice.