Clinical Coder

Clinical Coder (Administration Officer Lvl 3/4/5 or MRA incremental) - Perm PT/FT

NSW Health Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Join NSW Health as a Clinical Coder (Administration Officer Lvl 3/4/5 or MRA incremental) with permanent full-time or part-time appointments, up to 38 hours per week. Locations: Campbelltown & Camden Hospitals. Requisition ID: REQ602786. Application Close Date: 21/09/2025. Interview Date Range: 24/09/2025 - 01/10/2025.

Key Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
• Locations: Campbelltown & Camden Hospitals
• Position Classification: Administration Officer Lvl 3 - 5 & Medical Records Administrator
• Remuneration: Per Classification
• Administration Officer Lvl 3-5: $34.46 - $39.26 per hour
• Medical Records Administrator: $35.64 - $46.10 per hour
• Requisition ID: REQ602786
• Application Close Date: 21/09/2025
• Interview Date Range: 24/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

What You'll Be Doing

The Clinical Coder is responsible for the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes of care using ICD-10-AM classification, ensuring alignment with the Australian Coding Standards and SWSLHD policies. Your work supports safe, high-quality, and personalised care and contributes to health funding mechanisms and informed clinical and management decision-making. You will maintain ethical coding practice and participate in quality activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse clinical documentation and abstract relevant clinical and demographic data.
• Assign codes using the ICD-10-AM classification system and Solventum Codefinder.
• Maintain coding accuracy and output in line with NSW Ministry of Health timeframes.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement activities.
• Stay up-to-date with coding standards, policies, and continuous education.

What We're Looking For

• Previous or current work experience in clinical coding preferred or a strong aptitude and willingness to be trained as an entry-level coder.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, disease processes, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of DRGs, Casemix, and episode funding applications.
• High attention to detail, excellent time management, and ability to meet throughput targets.
• Commitment to ethical coding and quality documentation practices.

Why Join Us

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) emphasises Transforming Your Experience, with ongoing professional development, collaborative teams, and supportive environment. We value your expertise and growth as part of delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

How To Apply

To be considered, address the criteria thoroughly. Application guide is available for information on responding to criteria and improving your application.

• Completion of a recognised ICD-10-AM coding course or relevant Health Information Management qualifications (with a clinical coding component).
• Describe your coding experience and whether you have used 3M Codefinder software.
• Explain how you would meet deadlines in this role.
• Describe your understanding of DRG and its relation to clinical coding.
• List PAS (Patient Administration Systems) you have used or are familiar with.

Additional Information

• Salary Packaging: SWSLHD employees may access salary packaging. See Smart Salary for details.
• Health & Fitness: Discounted gym membership and corporate wellbeing programs.
• Equal Opportunity: SWSLHD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

Eligibility

To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency. SWSLHD supports a child-safe culture and expects staff to contribute to safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Contact Details

Jennevie De Leon – (02) 4634 3633 | Jennevie.DeLeon@health.nsw.gov.au

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