Coder: Clinical

Job description

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa Closing date: 16/11/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Carmen Leonie Railoun Reference number: 75211 Workplace Type: Remote Fixed Term Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To ensure high-quality and timely clinical coding with high integrity. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Conduct procedural coding that adheres to coding rules and convention, standards and guidelines Conduct diagnostic coding that adheres to coding rules and convention, standards and guidelines Participate in quality enhancement initiatives that will improve the quality of coding Liaise with Coding Centre leadership on the clinical information received REQUIRED EDUCATION Essential: Clinical Coding qualification Desired: Anatomy and Physiology training REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Essential: Clinical coding experience Desired: Experience in a private healthcare facility / Theatre and Clinical Coding REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Anatomy; physiology and terminology Clinical coding knowledge of ICD-10, CSSA and SADA rules and guidelines and the ability to apply within the workplace Relevant coding systems (e.g. ICD-10 books; Latest CCSA coding books; clinical coding system (Encoder); South African Coding Master Industry Table (MIT),and Patient Administrative system. Clinical Coding and Coding Policies Application of SA ICD-10 Morbidity Coding Standards and Guidelines, the World Health Organization (WHO) coding rules and conventions, PHISC IDC -10 and CCSA Coding Standards and Guidelines and Mediclinic Coding Standards Demonstrate a sound understanding of Professional conduct Communication and team work All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements. Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile