Clinical Coder / Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the read coding of relevant information into patients electronic healthcare records on the clinical system, adhering to the Practice policies and procedures.

In addition, the post holder will support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the organisation.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Coder. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

a. Accurately clinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record

b. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action

c. Inputting and extracting data as required to support practice reports

d. Filing and storing records as required

e. Photocopying documentation as required

f. Actioning all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner

g. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary

i. Answering incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

j. Carrying out system searches as requested

k. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

l. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person specification Clinical Coder - Essential
• Qualifications
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English
• Experience
• Experience of working with the general public
• Skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Personal qualities
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Other requirements
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

• Desirable
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
• Understanding of clinical coding

Experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical coding
• EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wells Health Centre

Address

Wells Health Centre

Glastonbury Road

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1XJ

Employer's website

https://www.wellshealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)