Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
motivated individual to join our Coding Team, working 25 hours over four/five
days (dependant on applicant) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
plus holiday and sickness cover.
This role will be predominantly based in
Hessle but you must be available to work across all sites.
The job description is an outline of the tasks
and responsibilities required for this role.
The practice has been involved in training and
we pride ourselves in providing a supporting, learning work environment to
enable personal and professional development.
We also offer five weeks annual leave, the NHS
Pension Scheme, free access to the Simply Health Scheme and NHS Fleet Solutions
following probationary period.
Main duties of the job
Processing of medical information and
correspondence through the Practice clinical system SystmOne, as per the
document processing protocol and coding protocol.
You will also be responsible for summarising
patient notes, using Snowmed codes to code the relevant information from
patients paper notes into the Practice Clinical System.
The ideal candidate will need to be able to
work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands. You must possess
good communication skills and organisational skills. Experience of working in a
general practice along with coding experience is desirable but not essential.
About us
The Ridings Medical Group looks after a
population of 46,000 patients. The practice has five surgeries located in
Brough, Hessle, South Cave, Holme on Spalding Moor and Bubwith.
Each of these sites has its own personal
characteristics and a varied patient mix as we cover commuting areas for Hull,
Leeds, and York due to easy access to the A63/M62, and also rural East
Yorkshire.
We are committed to maintaining high standards
of patient care, in a friendly and professional environment. We are a friendly
team who respect each others roles in providing the best care to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to: Service Manager
Job Purpose:
Processing of medical information and correspondence through the Practice' clinical system, SystmOne as per the document processing protocol. You will also be responsible for summarising patient notes, using Snowmed codes to code the relevant information from patient's paper notes into the Practice' clinical system.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Processing of medical information and correspondence through the Practice' clinical system, SystmOne into patient's records. Identifying actions, follow up, relevant information and clinical information for clinical coding. Understanding how certain clinical codes link into QOF and IIF targets.
To code all relevant information into the Practice' clinical system. Information should include all diagnosis, procedures, and appropriate values (results of tests). All codes should be recorded as per the clinic procedure date.
To ensure specific clinical codes are flagged in the major or minor summary and as a 'problem' where required. Please see Summarising Protocol.
Use Snowmed codes to code any appropriate data as requested through other workstreams received. Ensure coding is completed in accordance with data quality standards.
Responsible for pulling in the NHS mail daily and actioning any electronic requests.
Deletion of duplicate and incorrect codes as required. General maintenance of good data quality standards.
Highlight any errors in hospital letters and correspondence to the relevant GP or IT Lead.
Investigation of medical records and history to establish dates of diagnosis etc, where a date is not specified.
Support with the filing of Bowel, Cervical and Breast Screening results.
Work should be carried out in a quiet room at one of the Practices, and in accordance with confidentiality and data protection policies. No coding should be carried out at home, unless authorised by a manager.
Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and the Practice' policies and procedures.
Assist with other reasonable tasks, as and when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to: Service Manager
Job Purpose:
Processing of medical information and correspondence through the Practice' clinical system, SystmOne as per the document processing protocol. You will also be responsible for summarising patient notes, using Snowmed codes to code the relevant information from patient's paper notes into the Practice' clinical system.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Processing of medical information and correspondence through the Practice' clinical system, SystmOne into patient's records. Identifying actions, follow up, relevant information and clinical information for clinical coding. Understanding how certain clinical codes link into QOF and IIF targets.
To code all relevant information into the Practice' clinical system. Information should include all diagnosis, procedures, and appropriate values (results of tests). All codes should be recorded as per the clinic procedure date.
To ensure specific clinical codes are flagged in the major or minor summary and as a 'problem' where required. Please see Summarising Protocol.
Use Snowmed codes to code any appropriate data as requested through other workstreams received. Ensure coding is completed in accordance with data quality standards.
Responsible for pulling in the NHS mail daily and actioning any electronic requests.
Deletion of duplicate and incorrect codes as required. General maintenance of good data quality standards.
Highlight any errors in hospital letters and correspondence to the relevant GP or IT Lead.
Investigation of medical records and history to establish dates of diagnosis etc, where a date is not specified.
Support with the filing of Bowel, Cervical and Breast Screening results.
Work should be carried out in a quiet room at one of the Practices, and in accordance with confidentiality and data protection policies. No coding should be carried out at home, unless authorised by a manager.
Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and the Practice' policies and procedures.
Assist with other reasonable tasks, as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others.
- Experience of using own initiative.
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems (preferably SystmOne).
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice.
- Experience of Medical Record coding.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- IT skills.
- Time management and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Negotiation and conflict management.
- Problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising.
- Performing under pressure.
- Adaptable.
- Happy working by yourself.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Self motivated.
- Flexible.
- Conscientious.
- Sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Open to change and new ideas.
Knowledge
Desirable
- An understanding of a General Practice.
- Good data quality awareness and basic QOF knowledge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others.
- Experience of using own initiative.
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems (preferably SystmOne).
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice.
- Experience of Medical Record coding.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- IT skills.
- Time management and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Negotiation and conflict management.
- Problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising.
- Performing under pressure.
- Adaptable.
- Happy working by yourself.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Self motivated.
- Flexible.
- Conscientious.
- Sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Open to change and new ideas.
Knowledge
Desirable
- An understanding of a General Practice.
- Good data quality awareness and basic QOF knowledge.
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.
