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