Trainee Clinical Coder | ICD-10 Training & Growth

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is offering a temporary full-time Trainee Clinical Coder position at Royal North Shore Hospital. The program provides training across specialties and hands-on coding experience in ICD-10-AM within the Northern Sydney Local Health District.

The role emphasises attention to detail, proficiency in medical terminology, and knowledge of coding standards. Training will be provided, with mentorship and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology and successful 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

• The trainee will learn to translate narrated disease and procedure descriptions into ICD-10-AM codes.
• Gains hands-on coding experience with supervision.
• Works within the Clinical Coding team at Royal North Shore Hospital.

Skills

Proficiency in medical terminology

Experience with ICD-10-AM coding

Education

ICD-10-AM Clinical coding course

Tools

Coding books

Job description

NSW Health is offering a temporary full-time Trainee Clinical Coder position at Royal North Shore Hospital. The program provides training across specialties and hands-on coding experience in ICD-10-AM within the Northern Sydney Local Health District.

The role emphasises attention to detail, proficiency in medical terminology, and knowledge of coding standards. Training will be provided, with mentorship and career development opportunities.