Trainee Clinical Coder - ICD-10-AM Training

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Clinical Coder Trainee to join the supportive Clinical Coding team at Royal North Shore Hospital. This temporary full-time trainee position offers training across specialties and hands-on coding experience through the Clinical Coder Trainee Program.

Applicants should have proficiency in medical terminology and completed ICD-10-AM coding coursework, plus experience with coding books and Australian Coding Standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology and completion ICD-10-AM Clinical coding course prior to or during appointment.
• Experience using coding books across a range of specialties with a proven knowledge of Australian Coding Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in using computerised systems and Microsoft software with strong analytical skills and proven attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training for accurate translation of narrative descriptions of diseases and procedures into alphanumeric codes using ICD-10-AM.
• Assist in coding across specialties under supervision.
• Contribute to data quality and accuracy in clinical coding processes.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10-AM training

Coding books knowledge

Australian Coding Standards

Computerised systems / MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Clinical Coder Trainee to join the supportive Clinical Coding team at Royal North Shore Hospital. This temporary full-time trainee position offers training across specialties and hands-on coding experience through the Clinical Coder Trainee Program.

Applicants should have proficiency in medical terminology and completed ICD-10-AM coding coursework, plus experience with coding books and Australian Coding Standards.