Clinical Coder

Noosa Hospital; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Noosa Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Coder to join our team on a full-time basis. The primary location is Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, with requirement to work across Noosa Hospital as needed.

The role is responsible for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures, applying Australian coding standards to support data quality, funding, billing and reporting. Collaboration with health information services and clinical teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' clinical coding experience.
• Completion of HIMAA Clinical Coding Course or equivalent.
• Eligible for HIMAA membership.
• Ability to code independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for discharged patients.
• Apply current Australian coding standards to support data quality and funding.
• Collaborate with Health Information Services, Finance and clinical teams; assist audits.

Skills

Clinical coding

Time management

Organisational skills

Independently code

Education

HIMAA Clinical Coding Course

Bachelor of Applied Science / Health Information Management

Tools

Meditech

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coder to join our team at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital on afull-timebasis. The primary work location will be Nambour, with the requirement to work across one of our other sites, Noosa Hospital as required.

About the Role

The Clinical Coder is responsible for the accurate and timely assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for all discharged patients. The role applies current Australian coding standards to support high‑quality clinical data, activity‑based funding, billing, and reporting. The position works closely with Health Information Services, Finance, and clinical teams, contributes to internal and external coding audits, resolves coding‑related queries, and supports continuous quality improvement and professional development activities.

About You

• Minimum 2 years'Clinical Coding experience
• Completion of a HIMAA Clinical Coding Course; Associate Diploma or Bachelor of Applied Science, Medical Record Administration or Health Information Management; or a similar relevant tertiary qualification
• Eligible for membership with the HIMAA
• Demonstrated ability to code independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrated interest in clinical coding, with highly developed self-management skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently as required
• Commitment to professional development through quality activities, constructive feedback and mentoring
• Sound computer literacy and skills within the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with hospital patient administration systems, such as Meditech (desirable)

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