Clinical Coder — Hospital Coding Specialist

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

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.