Crown Heights Medical Centre

Clinical Coder

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and established (and growing) coding team.

This is a, mainly administrative, role responsible for the scanning and read -coding of medical information into the patients electronic healthcare record. The successful candidate will need to have excellent attention to detail, good IT skills, work well both in a team and under own initiative and have a positive can do attitude. We offer a competitive salary, hours open to negotiation, NHS Pension and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Working alongside 2 other coders you will be responsible for the scanning and read-coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on EMIS Web & Docman, adhering to the practice coding policy. In addition, the post-holder will also support the administration team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the practice.

Main duties of the job

Accurately read-coding data on EMIS into the patient record. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately in patient records, completing any detailed actions and forwarding documents on to other teams where required. Supporting with any incoming queries and online forms from patients.

About us

Crown Heights Medical Centre is located in central Basingstoke in an ideal location opposite from the train stations and local bus links, as well as being a short drive away from the M3 connecting London and Southampton.

We have a branch site located at Old Basing however the post holder would not be required to work solely from the branch location.

We are a training practice and are a caring and forward thinking committed team where our aim is to deliver the best patient care for our 28,000 patients and our coding workforce is growing so are needing to recruit an additional coder to join our wonderful existing team.

Our team consists of

2 Managing Partners

8 GP Partners

7 Salaried GPs

11 Nurses/HCAs

Management Team

Admin & Reception team

PCN ARRS Colleagues

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0645-25-0000

Job locations

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical coder. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Accurately read-coding data on EMIS into the patient record

b. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately in patient records and completing any detailed actions

c. Being aware of QOF requirements when doing the above

d. Record sensitive information accurately eg HIV status, child protection register, safeguarding issues

e. File and store records as required

f. Photocopy documentation as required

g. Action all incoming emails, online queries and mail in a timely manner

h. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Processing of incoming and outgoing medical records

k. Start to finish management of new patient registrations

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical coder may be requested to:

a. Review and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the Admin Team Leader)

b. Partake in audit as required

d. Book appointments

e. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

f. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical coder. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Accurately read-coding data on EMIS into the patient record

b. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately in patient records and completing any detailed actions

c. Being aware of QOF requirements when doing the above

d. Record sensitive information accurately eg HIV status, child protection register, safeguarding issues

e. File and store records as required

f. Photocopy documentation as required

g. Action all incoming emails, online queries and mail in a timely manner

h. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Processing of incoming and outgoing medical records

k. Start to finish management of new patient registrations

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical coder may be requested to:

a. Review and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the Admin Team Leader)

b. Partake in audit as required

d. Book appointments

e. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

f. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Experience with EMIS
  • Experience with DOCMAN 10
  • Experience working in Primary Care/GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grades A to C in English and Maths
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Clinical Coding qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Experience with EMIS
  • Experience with DOCMAN 10
  • Experience working in Primary Care/GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grades A to C in English and Maths
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Clinical Coding 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

Crown Heights Medical Centre

Address

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.crownheightsmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Crown Heights Medical Centre

Address

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.crownheightsmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Chloe Rovetto

chloe.rovetto@nhs.net

01256868395

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0645-25-0000

Job locations

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AN


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