Join a collaborative centralised Clinical Coding team where your expertise directly supports high-quality patient care and accurate hospital funding.

- Work across multiple private hospitals with a diverse and interesting case mix
- Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 + super
- Enjoy work-life balance, with the head office located only 5km from Sydney CBD

Full An exciting full-time opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Coder to join a well-established private healthcare organisation based in Sydney's Inner West. Working within a centralised Clinical Coding team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes across multiple hospitals. Your expertise will directly contribute to high-quality patient data, accurate DRG allocation, compliant billing, and improved healthcare outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of clinical specialties while collaborating closely with clinicians and healthcare professionals in a supportive, quality-focused environment. You will receive ongoing guidance and support from an experienced Team Leader, with the potential to transition to a hybrid work arrangement after successfully completing your probation period.

Key Responsibilities

- Accurately assign ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS codes to inpatient episodes using digital medical records
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with Australian Coding Standards and National Coding Guidelines
- Review clinical documentation and liaise with clinicians to clarify incomplete or inconsistent information
- Contribute to accurate DRG assignment and optimal private health funding outcomes
- Complete coding within established turnaround times while maintaining quality benchmarks




- Participate in clinical documentation improvement initiatives and coding audits
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Clinical Coding and Medical Records processes

Essential Requirements

- Minimum of 3 years' Clinical Coding experience within an Australian hospital setting
- Robust knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS coding standards
- Experience working within the private healthcare sector, with an understanding of private health funding models
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to coding accuracy and compliance
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for continuous learning and professional improvement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected private healthcare organisation that values accuracy, teamwork and professional development. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is recognised and your work has a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Why Join SustainHealth?

At SustainHealth, we partner with leading healthcare organisations to connect talented professionals with meaningful, career-defining opportunities across Australia. We provide personalised support throughout your job search to ensure the right fit—both professionally and culturally—so you can confidently take the next step in your career.

Apply today or for a confidential discussion about this fantastic opportunity, please contact EJ Cuaresma on 0415 414 192 , send a resume / email [email protected] or visit our website www.sustainhr.com.au

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📌 Clinical Coder | Permanent Role | Sydney NSW
🏢 SustainHealth Recruitment
📍 Sydney