Clinical Coder
Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa
Closing date: 23/06/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 70830
Workplace Type: Remote
Permanent
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 and efficiency initiatives that will improve the quality of coding and the departments output.
Liaise with Coding Centre Leadership on the quality of clinical information received
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Clinical Coding Qualification
DESIRED EDUCATION:
Anatomy and Physiology training
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
Clinical coding experience
DESIRED EDUCATION:
Experience in a private healthcare patient administration
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
Closing date: 23/06/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 70830
Workplace Type: Remote
Permanent
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 and efficiency initiatives that will improve the quality of coding and the departments output.
Liaise with Coding Centre Leadership on the quality of clinical information received
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Clinical Coding Qualification
DESIRED EDUCATION:
Anatomy and Physiology training
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
Clinical coding experience
DESIRED EDUCATION:
Experience in a private healthcare patient administration
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