Job summary
Are
you a Clinical Coder/Summariser looking to work in a supportive team? If so
then we have an exciting opportunity for you..
We
are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible,
resourceful and experienced Clinical
Coder/Summariser to join our friendly team.
The ideal candidate
would be a team player who would thrive on being part of a growing and busy
practice with the enthusiasm to play a key part in our plans for the future.
Keys qualities include attention to detail, methodical, used to meeting
deadlines, well motivated, good interpersonal skills, positive attitude,
reliable and have experience of providing effective administrative support at a
high level.
The position is full
time but we are also open to part-time or job share options.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the SNOMED coding of relevant information into
patients electronic medical records on the SystmOne clinical system. Code
relevant QOF / IIF / Enhanced Service data to support effective patient recall
and to optimise income by ensuring the completeness of medical records.
Furthermore, to summarise the records, both paper and electronic using GP2GP
transfer, of all new patients as well as reviewing records for online access
About us
We are a
well-established GP training practice having 5 GP partners and 3 Salaried GPs
serving a population of 10600 patients.
We have
an excellent established team which comprises of Nursing team, Pharmacy team,
First Contact Physios, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Care Co-ordinator and
are fully supported by efficient and friendly administration and reception
team.
We are a
high QOF achiever, participate in local and national enhanced service delivery
and are currently rated good by CQC.
We are
part of Calder & Ryburn Primary Care Network (PCN) and have excellent
relations with the practices within our PCN.
We are
committed to providing care of the highest quality across all our services and
are looking for someone to join our team and share our passion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
Accurately clinically coding data on SystmOne 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 of 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 all clinical staff with general
administrative tasks as requested
Ensure new patient records are received
electronically and imported onto the clinical system, GP2GP transfer and
accurately code historic data.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
Accurately clinically coding data on SystmOne 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 of 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 all clinical staff with general
administrative tasks as requested
Ensure new patient records are received
electronically and imported onto the clinical system, GP2GP transfer and
accurately code historic data.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Minimum of 2 years read coding/summarising experience
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of working with data for QOF, CQRS and enhanced services
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Competent in using Systmone
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Terminology/Summarising certification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Minimum of 2 years read coding/summarising experience
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of working with data for QOF, CQRS and enhanced services
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Competent in using Systmone
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Terminology/Summarising certification
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.