Senior Clinical Coder (Remote) — Coding Quality Leader

Greenslopes Private Hospital; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder to join a fully remote team, with eligibility for professionals based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. You will deliver high-quality coding, support coding quality and compliance, and mentor fellow coders to improve accuracy and consistency.

The role emphasizes expertise in ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Casemix, with opportunities to contribute to audits, education programs, and ongoing professional development within Ramsay’s banner.

Qualifications

• Completion of HIMAA Clinical Coding Course or equivalent.
• Eligible for HIMAA membership.
• Minimum 3 years post-training clinical coding experience in an acute hospital.
• Proven ability to code autonomously across diverse clinical specialties.
• Strong understanding of clinical coding, Casemix, DRGs, and funding models.
• Proficiency in Meditech or similar patient administration systems.
• Experience with CDI programs.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnosis and procedures accurately using ICD-10-AM and ACHI.
• Follow State Coding Authority guidance.
• Adhere to ethics and Australian Coding Standards.
• Maintain up-to-date coding guidelines; use 3M Codefinder for DRG assignment.
• Participate in internal and external coding audits.
• Attend continuing education programs relevant to clinical coding.
• Identify gaps in clinical documentation and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborate with CDS staff under the Manager guidance.

Skills

Clinical coding

Mentoring

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Continuous learning

Education

HIMAA Clinical Coding Course

La Trobe University Clinical Coding Auditing Course

Health Information Management

Tools

Meditech

3M Codefinder

Microsoft Office

CDI programs

Job description

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder to join a fully remote team, with eligibility for professionals based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. You will deliver high-quality coding, support coding quality and compliance, and mentor fellow coders to improve accuracy and consistency.

The role emphasizes expertise in ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Casemix, with opportunities to contribute to audits, education programs, and ongoing professional development within Ramsay’s banner.