Clinical Coder

• Permanent, full-time employment opportunity
• Highly supportive management and colleagues
• Important role supporting critical hospital function

At Norwest Private Hospital, we are seeking a Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services team in a full-time permanent capacity. We are paper-based hospital so this role will involve working onsite in Bella Vista

About the Role

As a Clinical Coder you will be responsible for abstracting and assigning accurate diagnostic and procedure codes for all inpatient episodes. Responsibilities include:

• Timely and accurate clinical coding
• Participating in casemix analysis, education and quality activities
• Contributing to clinical documentation improvement initiatives
• Participating in audits as necessary

Essential Criteria

• HIMAA Certification in Clinical Coding or other recognised Clinical Coding course with experience in ICD-10-AM and ACHI according to ACS and National and State clinical coding advice to meet data reporting requirements
• At least 5 years of clinical coding experience within a hospital setting
• Sound understanding of Codefinder and Turbocoder
• Strong organisational and time management skills in planning, prioritising and managing workloads
• The ability to engage effectively (both spoken and written) with colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of private sector funding models
• Understanding in WebPAS patient information system

Nestled in the rapidly evolving North-West corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is a prominent provider of private healthcare. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista. At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritize the needs and well-being of our patients above all else. Our dedicated team comprises highly skilled surgeons, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Norwest Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.

All staff are entitled to discounted staff parking.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patients’ lives .

Applications close: 27/07/2026