Clinical Coding Trainee — Mentored Start, Flexible Hours

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible conditions

Employee assistance

Onsite physiotherapy

Staff amenities

Job summary

Canberra Health Services (CHS) invites applications for a Clinical Coder Trainee within Health Information Services. The role emphasizes personalised mentoring from senior coders and educators to develop coding skills and confidence.

These temporary positions span 11 months with potential extension or permanency, aligned with ACTPS frameworks. CHS focuses on high‑quality patient care, data submission, and funding support.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of clinical coding
• Completed an approved clinical coding course
• Keen to advance to higher level coding positions

Responsibilities

• Receive mentoring from experienced Clinical Coding Educators/Auditors and Senior Coders
• Develop clinical coding skills to support funding reimbursement and data submission
• Progress toward higher level coding responsibilities over time

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Approved clinical coding course

Job description

Canberra Health Services (CHS) invites applications for a Clinical Coder Trainee within Health Information Services. The role emphasizes personalised mentoring from senior coders and educators to develop coding skills and confidence.

These temporary positions span 11 months with potential extension or permanency, aligned with ACTPS frameworks. CHS focuses on high‑quality patient care, data submission, and funding support.