Trainee Clinical Coder: ICD-10 Data for Health Impact

Palliative Care Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is seeking a Trainee Clinical Coder at Flinders Medical Centre to translate clinical narratives into ICD-10-AM codes for statistics, planning, and research. You will work under a Coding Auditor/Educator to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The role requires completion or near completion of the Diploma of Clinical Coding and proven ability to handle medical data, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within SALHN.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding course or near completion if sponsored.
• Demonstrated competency in ICD-10-AM coding (current edition).
• Ability to integrate, compute and interpret information to produce coded clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Translate narrative diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-AM codes.
• Liaise with SALHN Coding Auditor/Educator or Senior Clinical Coder on queries.
• Access lab and radiology results to ensure accurate code selection.
• Participate in Coding Seminars, workshops and continuing education.
• Attend regular staff meetings and contribute to an integrated team culture.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Prioritisation

Communication with health pros

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding

Tools

ICD-10-AM coding

Job description

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is seeking a Trainee Clinical Coder at Flinders Medical Centre to translate clinical narratives into ICD-10-AM codes for statistics, planning, and research. You will work under a Coding Auditor/Educator to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The role requires completion or near completion of the Diploma of Clinical Coding and proven ability to handle medical data, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within SALHN.