Tottenham Health Centre - GP Surgery

Medical summariser/HCA

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Job summary

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, organised, self-motivated, excellent communicator. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Sorting out patient records and letters in preparation for summarising. Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patient's history. Read coding the information into the practice clinical system. Monitoring patient call and recall systems Scanning/ Filing retrieving paperwork.

Previous experience is desirable with Medical background.

Data entry and data quality, in liaison with external advisers including software suppliers 4* Practice Development* 4.1 Be pro-active in identifying and developing proposals for improving the management of information and the use of current technology in the practice and assist in the implementation of these developments. 5* Personal Development* 5.1 Keep up to date with developments in the rapidly changing field of health informatics 5.2 Attend local and national IT events as decided by the practice 6* Confidentiality* 6.1 To maintain confidentiality of all the practice affairs and the patients information a breach of which will be subject to the practice disciplinary procedures. This job description is not intended to be definitive and is subject to change to meet service needs through discussion between the post holder and their manager.

Main duties of the job

Use appropriate EMISweb template and read codes 1.2 Summarise the new and old medical records, within the required time-frame (8 weeks). Confirming that the patients manual & GP2GP (where appropriate) records match the data entry. Maintaining accuracy at all times. 1.3 To assist and advise in consultation with the clinicians with regard to using read codes for the purpose of facilitating uniform data entry and extracting data from the computer for the use of audits. To integrate read code updates into the practice standard templates as and when necessary. 1.4 To carry out regular searches to organise proactive recall for chronic disease management. To carry out timely call and recall for patient groups 1.5 To provide regular reports as and when necessary including for clinical meetings and in consultation with clinicians and act as directed. For example: Audit/data/disease groups Ad hoc recalls Inadequate smear test Prescribing data including for prescribing incentive scheme Workload analysis Referral analysis Hospital activity analysis Appointment analysis 1.6 To monitor population manager and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) supplementary network services (SNS) and act on information /results accordingly 2* Security, Confidentiality and Information Governance* 2.1 Assist Practice Manager in use of the practice IT as appropriate to the team members roles. Implementation of the practice security and confidentiality policy

About us

THC has 4 GPS,1 NURSE,1HCA,1 PM,1 ASSISTANT PM,4 RECEPTIONISTS AND 1 CARE CO-ORDINATOR.

Very friendly team and doctors.Very welcoming staff and patients.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3789-24-0001

Job locations

759 High Road

London

N17 8AH


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 Emis Web 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...

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 Emis Web 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...

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ LEVEL3 AND ABOVE
  • Any medical qualification is necessary

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Medical background
  • HCA qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ LEVEL3 AND ABOVE
  • Any medical qualification is necessary

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Medical background
  • HCA qualification

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

Tottenham Health Centre - GP Surgery

Address

759 High Road

London

N17 8AH


Employer's website

https://www.tottenhamhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tottenham Health Centre - GP Surgery

Address

759 High Road

London

N17 8AH


Employer's website

https://www.tottenhamhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dr Kumaru Jeyarajah

kumarujeyarajah@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3789-24-0001

Job locations

759 High Road

London

N17 8AH


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