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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service 
• Salary: ASO3 $67,589 to $72,033 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

Are you a skilled Clinical Coder looking to join a supportive team in a regional health setting? Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service invites applications from experienced Clinical Coders to provide high-quality, accurate inpatient coding for our facility and regional partners.

About the Role

As a Clinical Coder, you will:

• Code inpatient and day patient episodes of care using ICD-10-AM in accordance with national and state standards.
• Abstract, classify, and enter data accurately using 3M CodeFinder and related systems.
• Participate in regular data quality audits and respond to PICQ audit outcomes.
• Support clinical coding across the South East region (travel may be required).
• Provide advice and training as needed to support documentation and coding quality.

Must-Have Requirements

To be eligible for this role, applicants must already hold:

• Successful completion of the Health Information Management Association of Australia – ICD-10-AM Coding Course
• A minimum of 3 years’ clinical coding experience

Desirable Attributes

• Understanding of casemix and Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs)
• Prior experience with SA Health systems including Sunrise EMR
• Knowledge of the South Australian public health system

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 SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

About Us

Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is the largest hospital in regional South Australia and has been identified as one of the four general hospitals to provide treatment for Country people closer to home. Committed to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the people of South Australia, it provides a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible hospital and related services as well as promoting the health of the general community and encouraging healthy behaviour on the part of the individual. We provide acute services ranging from in-hospital care by local general practitioners to specialist surgical, obstetric, paediatric and anaesthetic services delivered by medical consultants. Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service | SA Health

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

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN.

Applicant Information

The 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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy 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: 909740

Enquiries

Lyn Struthers
Position: Manager Medical Records
Phone: 08 87211253
E-mail: lyn.struthers@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

20 August 2025 - 2 week close  - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 909740 - ASO3_ Medical Records Coding Role Description 2025.pdf

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