Clinical Coder Trainee

About the role

West Moreton Health is offering a temporary full-time Clinical Coder Traineeship of up to 12 months. The role sits within the Clinical Coding Service, which assigns clinical codes to each patient admission so that diagnoses, conditions and treatments are accurately reflected. The trainee receives theoretical and practical training in coding health care records while working under supervision, and has the potential to progress to a permanent Clinical Coder Level 2 (CC2) position or an equivalent role after completing the program.

Key responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign clinical codes using ICD-10-AM and associated classifications for inpatient admissions.
• Work with colleagues in the Clinical Coding Service and the Health Information Management Service to support accurate coding and health information management.
• Liaise with clinicians and other health professionals to ensure coding accuracy.
• Take part in quality improvement activities such as coding audits.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a Diploma of Clinical Coding and have completed at least 50% of the qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical coding skills using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS, with a good working knowledge of anatomy, disease processes, medical practices, pharmacology and diagnostic and procedural terminology.
• Ability to take part in quality improvement activities, including coding audits.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, able to work with stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer

• Purposeful work with professional development opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to move into senior and leadership roles.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% superannuation.

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, CV or resume with the names and contact details of two referees, and a short response (1-2 pages) on how their experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities fit the role. Applications stay open for 12 months and can be used for similar vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.