Clinical Coder

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Competitive salary and full salary packaging benefits through Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay

• Permanent position available at our Macquarie University Campus (North Ryde). Immediate start

• Be part of a dynamic, research-driven, academically integrated health organisation that supports and encourages professional development and career progression

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services (HIS) team at Macquarie University Health. Reporting to the Manager, Health Information Services, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely classification of inpatient episodes across Macquarie University Hospital and Clinics.

In this position, you will apply your extensive knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS to code separations using 3M Codefinder and associated electronic coding resources. Your work is essential to maintaining high-quality clinical data, supporting casemix reporting, and strengthening MQ Health’s clinical, financial, and research outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing coding quality improvement activities, collaborate closely with clinicians and health information professionals, and support evidence-based decision-making across MQ Health. You will also have the chance to contribute to quality projects, participate in audit activities, and support continuous process improvements.

Key accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

• Accurately classify (code) diseases and procedures for inpatient episodes using 3M Codefinder, ICD-10-AM coding books/eBooks, and other resources in accordance with National Coding Standards.

• Liaise with internal and external clinical coders regarding coding queries and coordinate follow-up with clinicians as required.

• Monitor and evaluate coding statistics to ensure key performance indicators and timelines are consistently met.

• Assist with clinical documentation improvement by identifying documentation gaps and supporting clinician education where needed.

• Participate in coding quality improvement activities, including coding audits, and report findings to the Manager or Senior Clinical Coder.

• Contribute to quality projects and continuous workflow improvements within the Health Information Services department.

• Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies, statutory regulations, and privacy requirements.

• Support departmental responsibilities where required, including reporting, clerical tasks and medico-legal functions.

• Develop strong working relationships with clinicians, health information managers and staff to enhance understanding of clinical documentation and data collection processes.

About You

You are an experienced clinical coder in a hospital healthcare setting (private hospital experience desired) with strong technical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality clinical documentation and data integrity. You are confident working independently and collaboratively, and you bring strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

You thrive in a supportive team environment and are motivated to contribute to continuous improvement, coding quality, and best practice across the organisation.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

Macquarie University Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct, uniting the Macquarie University Hospital and MQ Health Clinics with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Our mission is to deliver person-centred, high-quality, academically integrated healthcare that improves patient outcomes, enhances student learning, and drives impactful research.

At Macquarie University Health we unite the best clinicians, with world renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and easily accessible by metro, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities.

Employee Benefits

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) to maximise your income.

• Postgraduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.

• Access to Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.

• Use of university facilities, including sporting amenities, gym and pool.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a 1–2-page (max) cover letter addressing the criteria below:

Selection Criteria

• Recognised Clinical Coding qualification or degree in Health Information Management / Medical Record Administration

• Minimum 2+ years tertiary hospital clinical coding experience

• Knowledge and experience in a private hospital healthcare setting is highly desirable

• Extensive knowledge and application of ICD-10-AM, ACHI, ACS and casemix/DRG grouping

• Demonstrated coding accuracy and knowledge of clinical documentation standards

• Experience with computerised clinical information systems and 3M Codefinder

• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

• High attention to detail, accountability, and reliability

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team

Role Specific Conditions

• Immunisation screening

• Criminal history check

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, the advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled. **

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights. **

General Enquiries: Please contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Application Close: Sunday, 30th November 2025, 11:59pm

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

30/11/2025 11:59 PM