Advanced Clinical Coder: Drive DRG Quality & Mentoring

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual opportunities

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Advanced Clinical Coder for casual roles. You will code inpatient episodes, mentor junior coders and contribute to DRG accuracy and data quality within a tertiary coding team.

You will work across multiple sites within the Western Sydney Local Health District, engaging in coding audits, education sessions and ongoing professional development to support high-quality healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical coding expertise with inpatient focus.
• Ability to mentor junior coders and support quality improvement.
• Strong analytical skills to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient episodes using ICD-10-AM and ACS rules.
• Mentor and support less experienced coders for coding accuracy.
• Contribute to coding quality initiatives and audits.
• Review medical records to ensure data integrity and DRG accuracy.
• Participate in education sessions and planning within WSLHD coding team.

Skills

Advanced coding knowledge

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Tools

Solventum Codefinder

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Advanced Clinical Coder for casual roles. You will code inpatient episodes, mentor junior coders and contribute to DRG accuracy and data quality within a tertiary coding team.

You will work across multiple sites within the Western Sydney Local Health District, engaging in coding audits, education sessions and ongoing professional development to support high-quality healthcare outcomes.