Overview
Nepean Private Hospital is seeking an experienced clinical coder to join our team on a casual basis. In this fast paced and varied environment you will take pride in your work, have a friendly and positive work attitude and a commitment to timely and accurate coding. This role would be suitable for someone dedicated to coding who enjoys working in a fast paced role and working in a great team!
Responsibilities
- Timely and accurate clinical coding using ICD-10-AM and correct assignment of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG)
- Participate in Casemix analysis, education & quality activities
- Keep abreast with current relevant clinical coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards
- Clinical documentation improvement initiatives
- Participate in audits as necessary
- Sharing of coding knowledge with other clinical coders within the team
Essential Criteria
- Authority to Work in Australia
- HIMAA certification in Clinical Coding or equivalent, with minimum 2 years’ experience using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS
- Experience in clinical coding across a range of DRGs with demonstrated high coding quality skills
- Experience in ICD-10-AM 13th Edition
- Up-to-date with current Clinical Coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards
- Sound understanding of Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG)
- Sound understanding of Solventum Codefinder software
- Solid organisational skills in planning, prioritising and managing workloads
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently unsupervised and within a team environment
Desirable Criteria
- Sound Knowledge of private sector funding models
- Demonstrated understanding in WebPAS patient information system
About Healthscope
Healthscope is a national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia with 42 sites, supported by a central Support Office. Our facilities provide a wide range of health services to communities.
Why Healthscope?
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance
- Continuous career development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications
Applications close: 1st October 2025
To Apply: Please click on the "Apply" button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
Compliance
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker
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📌 Clinical Coder
🏢 Healthscope
📍 Sydney