Clinical Coder/Senior Clinical Coder – Transform Healthcare Through Data Excellence at SALHN

Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Clinical Coder/Senior Clinical Coder and play a crucial role in transforming healthcare delivery through accurate medical coding and data excellence. This full-time, ongoing opportunity at Flinders Medical Centre offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to improved patient outcomes across South Australia's leading healthcare network. Be part of SA Health's mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Coding Operations Manager, some of your duties include:

• Translating the narrative descriptions of diagnoses and procedures into valid, accurate and complete ICD-10-AM codes which reflect the complete clinical picture of the patient, reason for admission and treatment administered
• Understanding and being able to explain diagnostic complexity levels (DCLs) to other staff (coders and clinicians) in relation to the current AR- DRG version
• Facilitating timely data submissions by meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as internal and external deadlines, quality assurance against Performance Indicator for Coding Quality (PICQ) and other Local Health Network KPIs
• Providing assistance, using extensive communication skills, to medical and other health care personnel regarding accurate medical record documentation for clear interpretation for translation into codes
• Updating skills and knowledge by participating in relevant courses, including Coding Seminars, workshops and forums for continuing and further education
• Correcting the Admitted Patient Care (APC) error analysis report for SALHN by following up the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and checking codes

About you:

• Successful completion of a recognised HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding course in ICD-10-AM (current edition) or equivalent, together with demonstrated competency in ICD-10-AM coding
• Minimum 12 months coding experience within a clinical coding service, preferably in a multidisciplinary health setting
• Competency to code an average number of records per day, including those of complexity, as appropriately set by the Manager, Clinical Coding Service, meeting national accuracy benchmarks
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team with a willingness to participate in continuing education and development

This is a single vacancy, with two possible appointment classifications. The successful applicants will be appointed in the position appropriate to their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a ASO4 or ASO5 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Michelle Tudisco, SALHN Coding Manager, (08) 7117 0416, Michelle.Tudisco@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 11th November 2025

Attachments:

• ASO4 Clinical Coder - Role Description
• ASO5 Senior Coder - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 919727