Clinical Coder - Hunter Valley, Australia - Newcastle Private Hospital

Newcastle Private Hospital
Newcastle Private Hospital
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Hunter Valley, Australia

1 month ago

Olivia Brown

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Supportive and Friendly Team Environment:

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Interesting and challenging casemix:

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HIMAA qualification and proven coding experience is essential
Are you a skilled clinical coder with a commitment to quality coding in a role that promotes work-life balance and rewards your dedication?


An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services team on a permanent part-time basis (negotiable days/hours).


Your excellent time management and organisational skills, along with considerable clinical coding experience will ensure your success in this position.


As a Clinical Coder your responsibilities will include:

  • Timely and accurate clinical coding
  • Participate in case mix analysis, education & quality activities
  • Clinical documentation improvement initiatives
  • Participate in audits as necessary
  • Provide support, guidance and mentoring to trainee coders alongside our Coding Educator and senior coders


Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park.

The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit. It also has a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit.

A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region.

Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.


Newcastle Private Hospital is owned and operated by Healthscope, a leading private health operator of 39 private hospitals across Australia.


Essential Criteria:


  • HIMAA Certification in Clinical Coding with experience in ICD10AM, ACHI & ACS
  • At least 3 years+ Clinical Coding experience in a hospital setting with varied casemix
  • Sound understanding of Codefinder & Turbocoder
  • Strong organisational skills in planning, prioritising and managing workloads
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work within a team environment

Desirable Criteria:


  • Sound Knowledge of private sector funding models
  • Demonstrated understanding in WebPAS patient information system.
  • Enjoys coffee and cake with colleagues.

For further enquiries:
Renee Kealy, Health Information Manager,
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