Job summary
Clinical Coder & Administration (carrying out the day to day coding of clinical documentation)
- 37.5 hours worked over 4 1/2 days
- 6 weeks annual leave
- NHS Pension
- DOOB day - additional day off for birthday
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities
of the Coder & Administration.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.
Accurately
clinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record
Identifying
relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding
appropriately and completing any detailed action
Inputting
and extracting data as required to support practice reports
Filing
and storing records as required
Photocopying
documentation as required
Actioning
all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner.
Scanning
patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients
healthcare records. Inputting
data into patients healthcare records as necessary
Answering
incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers
request appropriately
Carrying
out system searches as requested
Maintaining
a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Supporting
the recall team that manages Long Term conditions review system
Secondary
responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Clinical Coder may be requested to:
Review
and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the Senior
GP Partner
Partake
in audit as directed by the audit lead
Support
reception staff, providing cover during staff absences
Book
appointments
About us
The Stephenson Medical Practice (12,500 patients)is a well organisedtraining practicewith an excellent reputation that employs aTeam of Leadersphilosophy which recognises the skills and interests of all our team members. We encourage and support personal development hoping the successful candidate can be trained and developed in line with our succession planning. We are forward thinking and put the patient at the centre of everything we do while ensuring flexible ways of working for the team trying to achieve a work/life balance.(No member of staff works on their birthday!!)
We have an active patient participation group that is supportive and helps us design our services. Friends and Family test results always produce excellent comments from patients and they are very appreciative of our efforts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities
of the Coder & Administration.
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
the recall team that manages Long Term conditions review system
Secondary
responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Clinical Coder may be requested to:
a.
Review
and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the Senior
GP Partner
b.
Partake
in audit as directed by the audit lead
c.
Support
reception staff, providing cover during staff absences
d.
Book
appointments
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities
of the Coder & Administration.
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
the recall team that manages Long Term conditions review system
Secondary
responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Clinical Coder may be requested to:
a.
Review
and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the Senior
GP Partner
b.
Partake
in audit as directed by the audit lead
c.
Support
reception staff, providing cover during staff absences
d.
Book
appointments
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Ability to work under pressure
- Polite and confident
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English
Desirable
- NHQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Administration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of administrative duties
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Ability to work under pressure
- Polite and confident
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English
Desirable
- NHQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Administration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of administrative duties
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
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.