Clinical Coder
Description:
Waikato Hospital
Permanent, Full time 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
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 various systems such as ICD 10-AM 12th Edition, the Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and the Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI).
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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 Hamilton
Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.
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About you
Applicants will need to clearly display strengths with managing multiple, high pressure high demand workflows, competing priorities, attention to detail with an excellent eye for detail and attention. Your command of the English language must be clear and concise both in own articulation and narrative and/or receiving and understanding.
A level of demonstrated experience or education is essential to be considered for the role along with working knowledge of computer-based systems such as Microsoft Office suite, ICD-10AM 12th Edition, HIMAA/NZ, ACE/ECC Coding qualification and/or software related directly to in-care hospital environments. Please provide a brief outline of your experience in relation to how it translates to this role within the required cover letter
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 12 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.