Trainee Clinical Coder: Path to CC2 & Growth

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Competitive superannuation

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Queensland invites applications for a Trainee Clinical Coder. The role delivers theoretical and practical training in coding health care records, working under supervision to develop core coding skills.

Successful candidates will be enrolled in a Diploma of Clinical Coding and must have completed at least 50% of the qualification. The program offers a clear pathway to a permanent CC2 or equivalent role within Health Information Management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical coding skills using ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS together with anatomy and medical terminology knowledge.
• Experience or exposure to quality improvement activities and coding audits.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical training in coding health care records under supervision.
• Contribute to the Clinical Coding Service and Health Information Management Service activities.
• Collaborate with clinicians and health professionals to support accurate coding and data quality.
• Assist in coding audits and validation processes to improve data integrity.

Skills

Clinical coding

ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS

Anatomy knowledge

Quality improvement

Audits

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Education

Diploma of Clinical Coding

Job description

West Moreton Health in Queensland invites applications for a Trainee Clinical Coder. The role delivers theoretical and practical training in coding health care records, working under supervision to develop core coding skills.

Successful candidates will be enrolled in a Diploma of Clinical Coding and must have completed at least 50% of the qualification. The program offers a clear pathway to a permanent CC2 or equivalent role within Health Information Management.