Clinical Coder

North West Private Hospital; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

LinkedIn Learning access

Ramsay Rewards

Flexible rostering

Wellbeing support

Job summary

North West Private Hospital in Everton Park, QLD is seeking an experienced Clinical Coder for a flexible permanent part-time position. You will code diagnoses and procedures after discharge, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian Coding Standards.

Work with the Coding Team to support data quality and health information integrity. You should have HIMAA qualifications, at least 1 year of coding experience, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Completion of HIMAA Clinical Coding Course or equivalent.
• Eligible for HIMAA membership.
• Minimum 1 year full-time equivalent coding experience after training.
• Ability to code independently with limited supervision.
• Interest in clinical coding with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Private hospital experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures after discharge.
• Support data collection and management to ensure policy and legislative compliance.
• Participate in internal and external coding audits and quality improvements.

Skills

Clinical coding

Independently coding

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-management

Education

HIMAA Clinical Coding Course

Associate Diploma/Bachelor in Medical Records/Health Information Management

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

North West Private Hospital – Everton Park QLD

Are you an experienced Clinical Coder looking for a flexible permanent part-time opportunity with a supportive and values-driven healthcare team? We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Clinical Coder to play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and quality of clinical data that supports patient care, funding, and healthcare outcomes. Join us at Ramsay Health Care where your expertise is valued, your professional development is encouraged, and your contribution makes a real difference every day.

About the role:

As a Qualified Clinical Coder, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely coding of patient diagnoses and procedures following discharge, in accordance with Australian Coding Standards and relevant State Coding Advice. Working closely with the relevant Manager, you will support the collection, collation, and management of clinical data to ensure compliance with hospital policies and legislative requirements. You will also contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives by participating in internal and external clinical coding audits, helping to maintain the integrity, accuracy, and quality of health information across the organisation.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Completion of Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA), Clinical Coding Course; Associate Diploma or Bachelor of Applied Science, Medical Record Administration or Health Information Management; or similar relevant tertiary qualification.


• Eligible for membership with the HIMAA.


• Demonstrated current experience in Clinical Coding including a minimum of 1 year full -time equivalent hours (FTE) coding experience (post training) coding a similar case mix to that of the recruiting facility.


• Demonstrated ability to code independently with limited supervision.


• Demonstrated interest in clinical coding, highly developed ability to self-manage and
  a positive \"can-do\" attitude.


• Excellent time management and organisational skills.


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Previous Private Hospital experience is desirable

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy


• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more


• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts


• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7


• Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff


• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally


• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Additional Information

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.


• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.