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Clinical Coder
Caboolture Hospital
Metro North Health is seeking a Clinical Coder to join the Health Information Service at Caboolture Hospital. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and quality of clinical data that supports patient care, funding, planning and reporting across our hospitals.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAB681476 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 21 weeks |
| Contact person | John Quail |
| Contact details | (07) 5316 3922 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
You'll work closely with experienced coders and health information professionals in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Clinical coding – abstract and verify relevant information in the clinical record; assign accurate ICD-10-AM codes and perform DRG grouping according to the Australian Coding Standards, State Coding Authority and legislative guidelines within designated timeframes at Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals and Bribie Island Satellite Hospital.
- May assist the Senior Health Information Manager with the end of month data extraction for Caboolture and Kilcoy Inpatient data.
- As part of the coding process, complete Queensland Cancer Registry notifications and collect/flag clinical indicator and audit data.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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