Clinical Coder

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coder who desires flexible working options, including remote work from anywhere across Australia or from private hospital locations. The successful candidate will assign precise and prompt clinical codes to patient care episodes at St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside. This will involve analyzing patient documentation and applying the latest ICD10AM codes along with Australian Coding Standards and relevant State coding guidance. Ongoing participation in training, education sessions, and audits is expected.

About the Hospital

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside employs over 1,000 dedicated staff and services close to 35,000 patients annually. The hospital features 227 beds, 9 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheter labs, a 17-bed ICU, plus specialized units such as Day Oncology, Breast Health, Endoscopy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and a 24-hour emergency center provided by Brisbane Northside Emergency.

Benefits and Perks

• Option to work flexibly from any location within Australia
• Access to retail and travel discounts including Blue Light Card benefits valid at over 350 retailers, JB Hi-Fi corporate discounts, and airport lounge memberships
• Financial advantages including salary packaging benefits up to $15,990, novated leasing, optional Meals and Entertainment card worth up to $2,650 annually, competitive hourly pay, and paid approved overtime
• Health and wellness programs such as Employee Assistance Program available to staff and family, fitness passport, complimentary uniforms, annual flu vaccinations, purchase of additional leave, discounted hospital admissions at St Vincent’s facilities, and subsidized private health insurance via Bupa or Medibank

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent clinical coding qualification recognized by HIMAA or similar
• Proven experience of at least two years in clinical coding, with demonstrated expertise in coding varied DRGs
• Proficiency in ICD 10 AM coding standards and Australian Coding Guidelines
• Familiarity with 3M Codefinder software
• Commitment to participating in ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement activities

Organizational Values and Policies

St Vincent’s aims to foster a truly inclusive work environment that respects diversity and embraces all individuals equally. In line with our dedication to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap initiatives, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Employment is contingent on successful pre-employment checks, including proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases as required under workplace health and safety standards.

Application Deadline

Applications close by 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm.