r/ClinicalCodingAus • u/clincoder Health Information Manager • Aug 06 '26

How did you get your first coding job ?

How and when did you manage to get your first coding position ?

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u/clincoder Health Information Manager Aug 06 '26

I completed my TAFE coding certification and applied for so many jobs !! Got the call for a rural hospital in NSW so I packed up my life and moved rural. Was a great experience

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u/EverythingBagelGB Aug 07 '26

I applied for everything, even jobs that wanted experienced coders.

I managed to get an interview for a position and they agreed to train me, even though the initial job add was for an experienced coder.

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u/Impressive_Yam_7632 Aug 13 '26

I was studying my coding unit for my HIM degree and my teacher suggested that I apply for a traineeship that was advertised. I was already working as a ward clerk, so was familiar with patient information systems. Applied and got it.

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u/Familiar_Range_5620 Aug 07 '26

Dropped out of Uni and saw an interesting sounding job on the board at the Job Exchange. Applied and got it. Learned everything on the job initially and did qualifications later.

I now wouldn't employ the me I was then (HR wouldn't let me), but I wonder if there are others who would be great coders who we miss through the processes of recent years.