Advanced Level Clinical Coder (Health Manager Level 1) - Temp PT
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- REQ615470 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 Hours Per Week, until October 2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $44.28 - $58.91 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ615470
Application Close Date: 16/11/2025
Interview Date Range: 19/11/2025 – 26/11/2025
Contact Details: Pinki Rajdev | 02 8738 3762 | Pinki.Rajdev@health.nsw.gov.au
Shortlisted candidates are deemed to have a 2 hours of coding test prior to interviews.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Clinical Coder to join our team. Your deep knowledge of clinical coding standards, attention to detail, and
passion for continuous learning will be key in enhancing the accuracy and quality of our coding processes.
If you have strong coding knowledge and enjoy various coding tasks, this is a great chance to share your expertise and support the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform complex clinical coding with accuracy and compliance
- Engage in training sessions and webinars to improve coding knowledge
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior coders
- Stay updated on coding standards and best practices
Join us to contribute your expertise and help build a stronger, more knowledgeable coding team.
What You'll be Doing
The advanced level clinical coder is expected to undertake highly complex coding clinical coding and assist the clinical coding team to ensure coding reflects the complexity and accurately describes the hospital casemix. The position is expected to meet the requirements of the SWSLHD Clinical Coder Competency – Advanced Level.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current extensive clinical coding experience using ICD-10-AM within a tertiary hospital setting.
- Extensive experience across a broad range of specialties with evidence of meeting KPIs for accuracy & throughput as set within SWSLHD Advanced coder coding competencies.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills with high level attention to detail.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time and resources to meet pre-determined targets and deadlines.
- Ability to analyse, abstract, interpret and report information in clinical coding forums.
- Enthusiastic attitude and demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team and be flexible in a changing work environment.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of computerized PAS and record control systems, 3M Codefinder software, PICQ and a sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
