Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced part-time Medical Coder to join our team, ideally working around 20 hours per week.
You will be responsible for compiling comprehensive and chronological medical summaries from patient records and entering these into the clinical system in line with Good Practice guidelines. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our wider clinical administrative team, contributing to high quality data management across the practice.
We offer flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work both onsite at the surgery and from home. In return, we are looking for someone who can offer flexibility in their working approach, adapting to practice needs as required
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing patient records and accurately producing a summary of their medical history
Applying strong knowledge of medical terminology
Supporting other staff in understanding the importance of accurate coding
Accurately read coding data on SystmOne
Identifying relevant clinical information in patient correspondence, coding appropriately, and completing associated actions
Monitoring progress of summarising to ensure practice targets are met
Reviewing and processing clinical letters in line with practice protocols
Filing and storing records as required
Actioning incoming emails and mail in a timely manner
Inputting and extracting data to support practice reporting
Compile comprehensive and chronological medical summaries using Good Practice guidelines
Utilise clinical coding systems such as SystmOne (experience with EMIS also considered)
Apply previous experience from a clinical or coding related setting
About us
Goldington Avenue Surgery is a well established, forward thinking practice caring for approximately 18,000 patients. We are a busy, friendly, and continually evolving practice. As we grow, we are expanding our coding team to support high quality record keeping and data accuracy across the practice following retirement of one of our staff members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for compiling comprehensive and chronological medical summaries from patient records and entering these into the clinical system in line with Good Practice guidelines. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our wider clinical administrative team, contributing to highquality data management across the practice.
We offer flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work both onsite at the surgery and from home. In return, we are looking for someone who can offer flexibility in their working approach, adapting to practice needs as required.
Main Duties of the Job
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing patient records and accurately producing a summary of their medical history
Applying strong knowledge of medical terminology
Supporting other staff in understanding the importance of accurate coding
Accurately readcoding data on SystmOne
Identifying relevant clinical information in patient correspondence, coding appropriately, and completing associated actions
Monitoring progress of summarising to ensure practice targets are met
Reviewing and processing clinical letters in line with practice protocols
Filing and storing records as required
Actioning incoming emails and mail in a timely manner
Inputting and extracting data to support practice reporting
Job Responsibilities
Compile comprehensive and chronological medical summaries using Good Practice guidelines
Utilise clinical coding systems such as SystmOne (experience with EMIS also considered)
Apply previous experience from a clinical or codingrelated setting
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for compiling comprehensive and chronological medical summaries from patient records and entering these into the clinical system in line with Good Practice guidelines. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our wider clinical administrative team, contributing to highquality data management across the practice.
We offer flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work both onsite at the surgery and from home. In return, we are looking for someone who can offer flexibility in their working approach, adapting to practice needs as required.
Main Duties of the Job
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing patient records and accurately producing a summary of their medical history
Applying strong knowledge of medical terminology
Supporting other staff in understanding the importance of accurate coding
Accurately readcoding data on SystmOne
Identifying relevant clinical information in patient correspondence, coding appropriately, and completing associated actions
Monitoring progress of summarising to ensure practice targets are met
Reviewing and processing clinical letters in line with practice protocols
Filing and storing records as required
Actioning incoming emails and mail in a timely manner
Inputting and extracting data to support practice reporting
Job Responsibilities
Compile comprehensive and chronological medical summaries using Good Practice guidelines
Utilise clinical coding systems such as SystmOne (experience with EMIS also considered)
Apply previous experience from a clinical or codingrelated setting
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and readcode systems
- Ability to use own judgement and work independently to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- High level of attention to detail
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and readcode systems
- Ability to use own judgement and work independently to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- High level of attention to detail
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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.