Clinical Coder

Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community.
We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.
The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks.
Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.
For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive makes us a pro-equity Health Organisation, better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
Access to clinical training and education
Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction
Opportunities to participate in local project and regional collaboration teams

Korero mo te turanga - About the role
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coder to join our team here in Taranaki.
As you will know, Clinical Coders convert information from patients' clinical records into alphanumeric codes according to a health classification system.
These codes form part of data collection used for research, funding, and health care planning, and as such is an important, valuable and essential function within Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora.
You will be joining a small established Clinical Coding team, and with the relaxed Taranaki lifestyle in a beautiful part of the country, this could be the ideal opportunity for the right person.
Mou - About you
Ideally, you will have attained your Intermediate (or Introductory, if after 1st July 2019) Clinical Coding qualification from the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) and have a number of years of practical coding experience.
Depending on our response, we would also consider your application if you have attained your HIMAA Introductory qualification (or equivalent) before 1st July 2019 and have some practical relevant experience.
Please note that we will not be considering applications from candidates with no clinical coding qualifications or experience.
Do you share in our vision and values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
Applications Close Sunday 12 January 2025
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