Job summary
We are looking to
recruit an experienced Data Coder for our busy GP Practices
at Ardwick Medical Practice
Applicants need to
demonstrate a professional and friendly manner. Along with advanced computer
skills and medical terminology knowledge is essential, for coding clinical and non-clinical
letters onto the patient records. Applicants will have to have a good attention
for detail and work with a high level of accuracy. Applicants need to
demonstrate good organisational skills and willingness to work individually and
as part of a team. Experience of EMIS is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Data Coders are the initial point of contact from secondary care, external
agencies and for new patients records at the practice with the clinicians,
other clinical and non-clinical staff. This encompasses sorting post and
scanning all documentation, , monitoring our
NHS mailbox and faxes, coding clinical and non-clinical letters into EMIS.
And processing any actions from clinical letters and other communications.
Sending medical or legal documents to secondary care or external agencies.
About us
We are a friendly,
supportive, and innovative Practice in inner city Manchester. . We have a patient list
size of approximately 7,000 delivering high quality care to our diverse group
of patients.
We host 5th year medical students.
We have a dedicated
team of 4 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 2 Practice Managers and a team of Receptionists, Administrators and Secretaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Being instrumental in maintaining high standards of data quality
practice wide, identifying and resolving any issues when coding communications
into the practice onto the clinical system.
Reviewing the letters as coded to ensure any action required i.e.,
appointments, medications or contact is sent to the correct departments to
process.
Professional pride in the quality of your work.
A healthy dose of common sense and proven record of working
autonomously. Our environment is dynamic and varied and common sense will guide
your decision making.
Medical terminology knowledge for interpreting information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Being instrumental in maintaining high standards of data quality
practice wide, identifying and resolving any issues when coding communications
into the practice onto the clinical system.
Reviewing the letters as coded to ensure any action required i.e.,
appointments, medications or contact is sent to the correct departments to
process.
Professional pride in the quality of your work.
A healthy dose of common sense and proven record of working
autonomously. Our environment is dynamic and varied and common sense will guide
your decision making.
Medical terminology knowledge for interpreting information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- A background in medical coding information
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare / GP surgery experience
- Some form of Medical background
- Previous experience of EMIS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- A background in medical coding information
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare / GP surgery experience
- Some form of Medical background
- Previous experience of EMIS
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
