Casual Clinical Coderat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Dunedin
-AM 12th Edition (training can be provided)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 roleOur 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 various systems such as ICD 10-AM 12th Edition (and any subsequent editions), the Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and the Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI).The role is a casual opportunity working as and when required.
Remote work is available for experienced Clinical Coders trained in NZ (or Australian) Clinical Coding.About the Team/Service/LocationHealth New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youThe successful applicant will preferably have coded in ICD-10-AM 12th Edition and ideally hold (or be studying towards) a HIMAA Clinical Coding qualification and will therefore have some understanding of the requirements of clinical coding within a health environment.To be successful in this role, you will also need to demonstrate the following:Exceptional time management skills and ability to work to deadlinesHigh standard of accuracy whilst working with complex informationBe able to work well within a teamHave excellent comprehension and organisational skillsBe motivated and reliablePrior administrative experience and/or research skills is desirable bit not essentialWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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.How to applyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 29 May 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/