Administration Support Officer Level 4 - Clinical Coder - Kempsey District Hospital

NSW Health; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Administration Support Officer Level 4 - Clinical Coder at Kempsey District Hospital. The role requires expertise in inpatient coding and strong HIMAA-aligned qualifications to ensure data integrity and accurate funding support.

You will work with Cerner, iPM and 3M Codefinder, reviewing records, and collaborating with clinical teams to resolve coding queries while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented clinical coder with recognised HIMAA standards
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Excellent communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Responsibilities

• Accurately translate patient service type and acuity through inpatient coding
• Review complex clinical documentation and interpret health records for correct ICD-10-AM coding
• Collaborate with clinicians to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

HIMAA Clinical Coder National Competency Standards

Tools

Cerner

iPM

3M Codefinder

Job description

Administration Support Officer Level 4 - Clinical Coder - Kempsey District Hospital

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
To accurately translate the type and acuity of patient services by the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes of care.

About You
You are a detail-oriented and highly skilled Clinical Coder with recognised qualifications aligned to the HIMAA Clinical Coder National Competency Standards, supported by strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and health information management principles. With experience applying the Australian Coding Standards and the International Classification of Diseases Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), you are committed to producing accurate, timely, and high-quality coding outcomes that support clinical data integrity and healthcare funding requirements.

Your strong understanding of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and Activity Based Funding enables you to appreciate the critical role clinical coding plays in healthcare performance, service planning, and patient outcomes. You are experienced in reviewing complex clinical documentation, interpreting health records, and assigning accurate codes while consistently maintaining productivity and quality standards.

You are proficient in the use of Patient Administration Systems, including Cerner and iPM, as well as 3M Codefinder and other coding resources, enabling you to work efficiently within fast-paced healthcare environments. Your analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities allow you to confidently investigate coding queries, interpret clinical information, and collaborate effectively with clinicians to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy.

Organised, self-motivated, and quality focused, you excel at managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and working both autonomously and as part of a team. Your well-developed communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build positive professional relationships across multidisciplinary healthcare settings, contributing to continuous improvement and the delivery of accurate, meaningful clinical information.
Diversity and Inclusion liesat the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. Theseawards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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