Job summary
Laindon Medical Group are looking for a medical coder/administrator to join our team on a full time basis, for 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will assist us in coding patient records and enabling us to signpost patients for the best possible care and opportunities. You will need to be solution-focused, with an understanding of workflow optimisation, ultimately, you will make decisions on which codes and functions should be assigned.
About us
Laindon Medical Group is a well-established, training practice, located near to Basildon town centre with close Links to the A127. We are a friendly and forward-thinking GMS practice, with patient care at the heart of what we do.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Julie Bennett, practice manager at: julie.bennett41@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- accountability for the coding and abstracting of patient information.
- ability to research and analyse data for needs of reimbursement.
- making sure that codes are sequenced according NHS guidelines & regulations.
- ensuring all medical records are filed and processed correctly.
- analysing medical records and identify documentation deficiencies.
- serving as a resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
- reviewing and verifying documentation for diagnosis, procedures, and treatment results.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- accountability for the coding and abstracting of patient information.
- ability to research and analyse data for needs of reimbursement.
- making sure that codes are sequenced according NHS guidelines & regulations.
- ensuring all medical records are filed and processed correctly.
- analysing medical records and identify documentation deficiencies.
- serving as a resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
- reviewing and verifying documentation for diagnosis, procedures, and treatment results.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Proven work experience as a medical coder or similar role.
- 2+ years or equivalent of work experience as a medical coder.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Experience of working with coding software.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Proven work experience as a medical coder or similar role.
- 2+ years or equivalent of work experience as a medical coder.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Experience of working with coding software.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
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.
