Clinical Coder

SA Health

  • Mount Gambier, SA
  • $67,589-72,033 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier
  • ASO3 | Full Time Contract | Ongoing
  • Salary: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Join Us as a Clinical Coder - Ensure Accurate and High-Quality Health DataAre you detail-focused, methodical, and passionate about data accuracy in healthcare? We're seeking a skilled Clinical Coder to join the Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, supporting both our site and the Remote Regional Coding team. In this important role, you'll help produce accurate morbidity profiles and ensure precise clinical documentation that supports patient care, funding, and reporting.Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake the coding of inpatient and day patient episodes of care to ensure a complete and accurate morbidity profile.
  • Accurately abstract and classify inpatient episodes in accordance with the Australian Coding Standards (ICD-10-AM).
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy, detail, and consistency in all coding work.
  • Participate in Remote Regional Coding activities, with occasional travel to hospitals within the South East region.
What We Are Looking For:Successful completion of the Health Information Management Association of Australia - ICD-10-AM Coding qualification. * Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Clinical Coder.
  • Proven experience in the provision of a confidential, efficient administrative service.
  • Proven experience in using a computer and keyboard.
Why Join Us?
  • Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is
. * Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from
.The RegionThe Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the south-eastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.Your lifestyle
  • Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
  • Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
  • Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
  • Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
  • Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
  • Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network atApplicant InformationThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 911918EnquiriesLyn StruthersPhone: (
E-mail:Application Closing DateFriday 5th September 2025 - 11.55PMRefer to the SA Health Career Website - for further information.AttachmentsAdvertised: 22 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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