Clinical Coder - Health Information Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

137588.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Coding, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Prioritization, Clinical Documentation, Quality Improvement, Data Submission, Healthcare Funding Reimbursement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Clinical Coder Level 1 (PN 71090, 71345) Salary: $100,897 - $137,588 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Flexible Working Arrangement Section: Health Information Services Closing Date: 9th June 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Are you a Clinical Coder looking for a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development? We’re looking for experienced and passionate Clinical Coders to join our Health Information Services Team. Clinical coding is an essential function for Canberra Health Services to facilitate accurate funding reimbursement, support clinical research and education, assist in the planning and evaluation of health care services, and fulfil local and mandatory national data submission requirements. As a Clinical Coder at Canberra Health Services, the role includes assigning accurate clinical codes to patient episodes of care, identifying where clinical documentation requires clarification, generating coding queries, and participating in education and quality improvement activities. If you have good attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to respond and prioritise competing demands, then we want to hear from you. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dianne Ramadan at (02) 5124 3242 or at Dianne.S.Ramadan@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Assign accurate clinical codes to patient episodes of care to facilitate funding and research. Identify documentation gaps, generate coding queries, and participate in quality improvement activities.