Clinical Coder

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa 

Closing date: 05/11/2026  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson  
Reference number: 74849  
 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 clinical data with high integrity that can be used for both Clinical and Financial Management.

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 EXPERIENCE:

• Clinical coding experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

•  Experience in a private healthcare facility / Theatre experience; Medical Aid Schemes 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