Aspiring Clinical Coder – ICD-10-AM Trainee Program

Southern NSW Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is offering a Clinical Coder Trainee role at Royal North Shore Hospital. You will receive structured training to accurately translate narratives into ICD-10-AM codes and gain hands-on experience in clinical coding within a supportive team.

The program emphasizes proficiency in medical terminology, coding books, and Australian Coding Standards, with opportunities to work across specialties and develop essential digital skills in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology and completion of ICD-10-AM clinical coding course.
• Experience using coding books across specialties with knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Experience with computerized systems and Microsoft software; strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training to translate narrativedescriptions of diseases and procedures into ICD-10-AM codes.
• Assist in coding across specialties under supervision.

Skills

Medical terminology

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

ICD-10-AM coding

Education

ICD-10-AM Clinical coding course

Tools

Coding books

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District is offering a Clinical Coder Trainee role at Royal North Shore Hospital. You will receive structured training to accurately translate narratives into ICD-10-AM codes and gain hands-on experience in clinical coding within a supportive team.

The program emphasizes proficiency in medical terminology, coding books, and Australian Coding Standards, with opportunities to work across specialties and develop essential digital skills in a hospital setting.