Clinical Coder

Job Description:

Full Time – St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA)

Mater Hospital North Sydney | St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney | Griffith Hospital

START YOUR CAREER IN CLINICAL CODING WITH ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST RESPECTED HEALTH ORGANISATIONS.

St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857, our 30,000+ healthcare professionals deliver exceptional care across public and private hospitals, aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for graduates to join our newly established Trainee Clinical Coder Program, designed to provide structured, hands-on training, mentoring, and ongoing professional support from experienced coding professionals.

This program offers a clear career pathway, combining practical learning, structured education via an online learning platform, and one-on-one guidance from skilled mentors to ensure you feel supported and confident as you begin your coding career.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Trainee Clinical Coder, you will learn how to assign accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through detailed analysis of medical records. You will receive formal training and day-to-day guidance from our Health Information Services (HIS) team across Mater Hospital North Sydney, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney and Griffith Hospital. This is a full-time development role that provides a pathway to a professional career in clinical coding, working within a supportive and highly skilled national team.

At St Vincent’s gain exposure to coding software technology utilising a hybrid EMR across all sites combined with a coding management software platform that supports assigning codes using the industry recognised Solventum Codefinder. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Trainee Clinical Coder Program, including structured learning modules and mentoring.
• Learn to apply ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS classifications and national/state coding standards.
• Develop an understanding of hospital casemix, funding models, and data quality.
• Contribute to education, audit and performance improvement activities.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking motivated recent graduates who are ready to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

You will have:

• A HIMAA Diploma of Clinical Coding or A Bachelor/Master of Health Information Management
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent comprehension skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic familiarity with medical terminology or coding principles
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft suite of products
• Previous hospital working experience will be viewed favourably
• Trainees will need to attend the Mater Hospital North Sydney for training and onboarding. Once established, flexible and remote work options may be available with a hybrid working environment combining remote and onsite the preferred option.

WHY JOIN ST VINCENT’S?

• Retention bonus as part of our commitment to supporting your growth and stability.
• Learn from experienced and supportive coding professionals.
• Structured training and mentoring through our new national trainee program.
• Access to professional development and education funding.
• Generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
• Flexible work options once competencies are achieved.
• Be part of a mission-based organisation providing compassionate care to all.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the Trainee Clinical Coder Program and how your background aligns with the role.

Please note:

This opportunity is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens or those with appropriate work rights. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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