Clinical Coder

Clinical Coding, Waikato Hospital Permanent, full time 40 hours per week Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role Our talented team of Clinical Coders deliver accurate, thorough information for the health of our region. You will be responsible for identifying and translating inpatient medical procedures, interventions and diagnoses into code using ICD 10-AM 12th Edition, the Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and the Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI). The role is full time working Monday-Friday, based at the Waikato Hospital. About the Service Waikato Clinical Coding team provides a coding function that translates narrative descriptions of diseases, injuries and other health related problems and procedures into alpha-numeric codes. The intended outcome is that accurate coded data is available within agreed timeframes that facilitate health care planning and funding, research and comparative data and statistical analysis at local, national and international levels. The Clinical Coding team code approximately 10,000 events a month, provide a timely and accurate clinical coding function with a focus on Quality, Capability (individual and team productivity), through education, professional development, and process improvement. About you Applicants will need to clearly display strengths with managing multiple, high pressure high demand workflows, competing priorities and attention to detail. Your command of the English language must be clear and concise both in own articulation and narrative and/or receiving and understanding. You have a collaborative mindset, a positive outlook and strong work ethic. Essential qualifications and experience HIMAA Introductory Clinical Coding, NZ ACE or Expediated Clinical coding Course completion Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaboration approach Qualifications and experience 1-2 years minimum of current clinical coding experience using ICD10-AM 12th Edition Solid understanding of Casemix systems and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) Demonstrated accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in applying clinical coding knowledge independently Demonstrated experience and associated evidenced education as a clinical coder is required to be considered for the role along with working knowledge of computer-based systems such as Microsoft Office suite, and/or software related directly to in‑care hospital environments. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 24 August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr