National Clinical Coder/Him-Casual

St Vincent's Health Australia; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking a National Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager-Casual to support its Health Information Services team across private hospitals nationally. The role focuses on accurate coding of patient separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and Australian Coding Standards.

This casual position supports a period of transformation with the Meditech EMR rollout, requiring strong attention to detail and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure documentation quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification
• High level, practical knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
• Minimum two years coding experience
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Excellent organisation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly code patient separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Australian Coding Standards
• Liaise with clinical and administrative staff to obtain necessary documentation for coding
• Manage and prioritise workload effectively
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and quality improvement activities

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Health Information Management

Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification

Job description

Job Description

National Clinical Coder / Health Information Manager-Casual

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Health Information Services team in a Clinical Coding role. As an experienced Clinical Coder, you'll be part of St Vincent's Health Australia's Private Division, with the unique opportunity to support coding across our 10 private hospitals nationally.

This is a rewarding position during an exciting period of transformation, with the introduction of the Meditech EMR system on the horizon.

About You

You're a detail-oriented and motivated Clinical Coder who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment and is passionate about coding quality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly code patient separations using ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Australian Coding Standards
• Liaise with clinical and administrative staff to obtain necessary documentation for coding
• Manage and prioritise your workload effectively
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and quality improvement activities

Why Work for SVHA?

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management or Certificate IV/Diploma in Clinical Classification
• High level, practical knowledge of Australian Coding Standards
• Minimum two years coding experience
• Experience with private sector funding models would be desirable but not essential
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage internal stakeholders and team members
• A strong level of computer literacy/knowledge

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Katherine Simunic, HIS Manager SVPHM for a confidential discussion on 03 9411 7696.

Closing Date

25 September 2025 11:59pm

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