Clinical Coder (528998)

Tasmanian Government; Tasmania; Hybride; AUD 85 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Résumé du poste

Tasmanian Health Service is seeking experienced Clinical Coders to accurately code inpatient separations at Royal Hobart Hospital, adhering to ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS standards. The role supports AR-DRG activity-based funding and research while enabling quality improvement across state services.

Offering permanent full-time and part-time roles with hybrid/remote options, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Clinical Coding (HLT50321) or equivalent.
• Clinical coding experience in a health service with casemix is desirable.
• Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Undertake accurate clinical coding and abstract relevant information from health records.
• Enter coded data into the hospital patient administration system in line with coding guidelines.
• Analyse documentation for each inpatient episode and follow up for clarification where needed.
• Validate DRG allocation, including cost weight, LOS and ECCS data across inpatient episodes.
• Participate in coding education and quality improvement activities, including audits.

Connaissances

Clinical coding

Formation

Diploma of Clinical Coding

Outils

ICD-10-AM

ACHI

ACS

Description du poste

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care
HPC - Health Information Mgmt Service

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Responsible for accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient separations in accordance with Hospital, State and Commonwealth data standards and reporting requirements, for the purposes of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) assignment for activity-based funding, inpatient activity reporting, clinical and non-clinical research, casemix analysis and patient care quality improvement.Adhere to Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHAPA) guidelines whilst utilising the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).

The Team

The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is seeking experienced Clinical Coders to join its state-wide Clinical Coding team. The team utilises a state-wide PAS, scanned health record along with other state-wide clinical information systems.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical coding experience in a health service with casemix comparable to that of the THS. The THS provides services including trauma, burns, interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, obstetric and specialist neonatal services as well as general medical and surgical services.

Support will be provided by the Clinical Coding Quality and Education Specialists and Clinical Coding Managers team, along with Clinical Coding colleagues across the state.

The THS is pleased to offer flexible working conditions, Salary Packaging and rostered day off (RDO) arrangements (full time).

The Role

• Undertake accurate clinical coding, abstracting relevant clinical information from health records and other clinical information systems. Assign codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
• Ensure that clinical coding data is completed and entered into the hospital patient administration system, utilising clinical coding and grouping software, and in accordance with required coding benchmarks.
• Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate, follow up/liaise with clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.
• Validate the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation, including review of cost weight, length of stay (LOS), and Episode Clinical Complexity Score (ECCS) data for all inpatient episodes coded.
• Participate in clinical coding education and quality improvement activities, including coding audits, data quality audits, research project audits and other coding quality activities as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

You will need

• Diploma of Clinical Coding (HLT50321) (or equivalent), or

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

• Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2027. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Location: Statewide – Tasmania, with office locations available across the state. We will consider hybrid and remote working from home options for the right candidate.

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia

Clinical Coding experience in a tertiary level hospital

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Melissa Jones
Position: Health Information Manager - Audit, Education and Training
Phone number: [phone]
Email address:[e-mail]

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Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Responsible for accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient separations in accordance with Hospital, State and Commonwealth data standards and reporting requirements, for the purposes of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) assignment for activity-based funding, inpatient activity reporting, clinical and non-clinical research, casemix analysis and patient care quality improvement.Adhere to Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHAPA) guidelines whilst utilising the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Responsible for accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient separations in accordance with Hospital, State and Commonwealth data standards and reporting requirements, for the purposes of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) assignment for activity-based funding, inpatient activity reporting, clinical and non-clinical research, casemix analysis and patient care quality improvement.Adhere to Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHAPA) guidelines whilst utilising the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.