Overview
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Sunnybank Private Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time, experienced Clinical Coder for an on-going role. Working within the Health Information Services Department, this role is dedicated to quality clinical coding, working closely with clinicians to clarify documentation in line with monthly data deadlines.
The Opportunity
Sunnybank Private Hospital is seeking a full time or part time, experienced Clinical Coder for an on-going role. Working within the Health Information Services Department, this role is dedicated to quality clinical coding, working closely with clinicians to clarify documentation in line with monthly data deadlines.
- Abstracting relevant information from the patient record (paper based).
- Assign accurate ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes and perform Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) grouping.
- Initiate clinical documentation queries as required to clarify documentation and support code assignment.
About You
You will be an experienced Clinical Coder who is able to code, on average 5 – 8 episodes per hour. You will enjoy working in a rapid-paced team environment, have excellent attention to detail and good communication skills. You will be experienced in identifying discrepancies between clinical information systems and patient records and feedback through the appropriate channels.
To Be Successful In Your Application, You Will
- Have obtained a nationally recognised certificate in ICD-10-AM Coding and Classification
- Successfully completed the IHACPA ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS 13th Edition Education
- Experience in coding using ICD-10-AM, ACHI & ACS
- Experience using 3M Codefinder & Turbocoder
- Ability to work cohesively in a team environment
Would you like to know more?
For a confidential discussion, please contact Elizabeth Martin on or.
About Us
With 120 inpatient Surgical and Medical beds, a rehabilitation gym, 7 operating theatres, 2 procedure rooms, a day oncology unit and an ICU, Sunnybank Private Hospital has been providing care to our local community for over 40 years and continually embraces the highest quality of holistic patient care. Sunnybank Private Hospital is supported by a state executive team, our corporate services team and the Healthscope network.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance
- Continuous professional 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.
To Apply
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
Applications Close: 30th September 2025
More Information
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
📍 Brisbane City