The Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity
Te Whatu Ora – MidCentral region is looking to employ a full-time Clinical Coder. The position requires a person experienced in ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS. We are looking for someone with the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required of a competent coder, and with a recognised clinical coding qualification or current study. As a clinical coder you will be tasked with the abstraction, interpretation and translation of narrative descriptions of diseases and procedures into alphanumeric codes, for all inpatient discharges.
Te Whatu Ora – MidCentral region is looking to employ a full-time Clinical Coder. The position requires a person experienced in ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS. We are looking for someone with the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required of a competent coder, and with a recognised clinical coding qualification or current study. As a clinical coder you will be tasked with the abstraction, interpretation and translation of narrative descriptions of diseases and procedures into alphanumeric codes, for all inpatient discharges.
Te Whatu Ora – MidCentral follows the National Clinical Coder Framework that provides the structure for remuneration, competency, and progression and applies to all full or part-time permanent staff employed as Clinical Coders.
The role covers 40 hours per week, and starting times will be discussed with the successful candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an experienced team of Clinical Coders, so please apply today.
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you’ll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
As applications are received they will be reviewed and shortlisting may take place earlier than the advertised closing date.
MidCentral requires ALL its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.
MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
