Senior Clinical Coder

Company Description

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Job Description

About The Role

Looking for the next step in your clinical coding career? Join our growing team as a Senior Clinical Coder in a fully remote position, available to professionals based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. In this senior role, you will use your expertise to deliver high-quality clinical coding, support coding quality and compliance initiatives, and contribute to the development of fellow coders through mentoring and guidance. If you are passionate about coding accuracy, continuous improvement, and sharing your knowledge with others, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities within this role: 

• Consistently demonstrate ability to appropriately assign accurate and timely coding of diagnosis and procedures using current coding standards and practice including:  ICD- 10-AM (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems) [Australian modification, current version] as updated, ACHI (Australian Classification of Health Interventions)
• State Coding Authority advice
• Be aware of and abide by the relevant code of ethics including principles included in the Australian Coding Standards.
• Maintain thorough up-to-date knowledge of changing coding guidelines Utilises the 3M Codefinder (or similar system) to ensure accurate code and DRG assignment.
• Participate in both internal and external coding audits.
• Attends and actively participates in continuing education programs relevant to clinical coding.
• Understand gaps in clinical documentation and understand the escalation processes in place to address these gaps.
• Liaise and build relationships with Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS’s) under the guidance of your Manager where the CDS Program is applicable.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a highly experienced Clinical Coder with a passion for quality, accuracy, and mentoring other, along with the following: 

• Completion of the HIMAA Clinical Coding Course or a relevant qualification in Health Information Management, Medical Record Administration, Applied Science, or a related field.
• Eligible for membership with HIMAA.
• Minimum 3 years' post-training clinical coding experience coding a comparable acute hospital casemix.
• Proven ability to code autonomously across a broad range of clinical specialties.
• Strong understanding of clinical coding, Casemix, DRGs, and funding models.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Positive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and mentoring others.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Experience with Meditech or similar patient administration systems.
• Completion of the La Trobe University Clinical Coding Auditing Course.
• Previous private hospital experience.
• Experience with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) programs.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Additional Information

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 10th December 2026

Reference number: JR117592

Additional Information

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.