Coder/Summariser

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Coder/Summariser:

• Review records and accurately producing a summary of the patients medical history
• Ensure computerised records are correct, accurate and up to date
• Review progress of summarising, ensuring practice targets are achieved
• Accurately read code data on SystmOne
• Identify relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, code appropriately and complete any detailed actions
• Review all clinical letters ensuring they are processed appropriately in line with extant protocols
• File and store records as required
• Action all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner
• Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records
• Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Process medical records, incoming (new patients) and outgoing (deductions)
• Process GP2GP transfers and messages
• Invite patients for chronic disease reviews and any other recall requirement
• Conduct system searches as requested
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
• Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Medical Records Summarisation Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with SystmOne and Microsoft packages
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of administrative duties

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public

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

Manor Medical Practice

Address

The Girlington Health Centre

195 Girlington Road

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD8 9PB

Employer's website

https://www.manor-bradford.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)