Clinical Coder

Clinical Coder

Dunedin Hospital

Salary between $75,561 and $88,168 depending on experience

• Permanent full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity
• Code using ICD 10-AM 12th Edition (training can be provided)
• Be part of a friendly and dedicated team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Our talented team of clinical coders deliver accurate, thorough information for the health of our region.

You will be responsible for identifying and translating inpatient medical procedures, interventions and diagnoses into code using various systems such as ICD 10-AM 12th Edition (and any subsequent editions), the Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and the Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI).

If you do not hold a formal coding qualification, we will offer excellent 1:1 training and support to help you achieve this.

The role is a full-time opportunity working Monday - Friday, based at Dunedin Hospital – please note remote work is a possibility for experienced Clinical Coders trained in NZ (or Australian) Clinical Coding.

See position description.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

The successful applicant will preferably have coded in ICD-10-AM 12th Edition, and ideally hold (or be studying towards) a HIMAA Clinical Coding qualification and will therefore have some understanding of the requirements of clinical coding within a health environment.

To be successful in this role, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
• High standard of accuracy whilst working with complex information
• Be able to work well within a team
• Have excellent comprehension and organisational skills
• Be motivated and reliable
• Prior administrative experience and/or research skills is desirable bit not essential
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired PSA National Health Administration Workers Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the National Health Clinical Coder Pay Structure between $75,561 to $88,168 pro rata dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 06 February 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@southerndhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.