Experienced Clinical Coder – Flexible Rostering & Growth

Cairns Private Hospital; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 126,172,000 - 150,234,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Private Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Coder to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. You will ensure accurate abstracting and coding for discharged patients in line with Australian Coding Standards, supporting data quality and compliance.

The role requires completion of HIMAA Clinical Coding course or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years FTE coding experience, ability to code autonomously across specialties, and proficiency with Solventum Codefinder and Meditech.

Qualifications

• Completion of HIMAA Clinical Coding Course or equivalent qualification
• Eligible for HIMAA membership
• Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent clinical coding experience in a similar case mix
• Ability to code autonomously across a full range of clinical specialties
• Understanding of Casemix, DRG classifications and funding models
• Proficient with Solventum Codefinder and Meditech

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate abstracting and disease procedure coding for discharged patients
• Ensure data is collected, collated and managed in line with hospital and legislative requirements
• Assist in quality activities, including clinical coding audits and mentoring Trainees and Qualified Coders

Skills

Clinical coding principles

Autonomous work

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HIMAA Clinical Coding Course

Associate Diploma in Health Information Management

Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management

Tools

Solventum Codefinder

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cairns Private Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Coder to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. You will ensure accurate abstracting and coding for discharged patients in line with Australian Coding Standards, supporting data quality and compliance.

The role requires completion of HIMAA Clinical Coding course or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years FTE coding experience, ability to code autonomously across specialties, and proficiency with Solventum Codefinder and Meditech.