Cannock Road Medical Practice

Medical Records Summariser

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Medical Records Summariser.

We are looking for someone who is hard working, enjoys reading, enjoys having their own workload and is interested in healthcare and administration.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Records Summariser is responsible for summarising all patient records whether on paper or electronically and accurately code onto our clinical system.

Attention to detail, strong organisation skills and protecting patient confidentiality is extremely important.

Experience of using EMIS Web would be advantageous, Snomed/readcoding & summarising with speed and efficiency is essential.

About us

We are a training practice who put an emphasis on team-working in a friendly and supportive environment, with a true focus on work life balance and wellbeing. We are looking for a GP Assistant at any stage of their career to join us.

Our team consists of 4 GPs, 1 ANPs, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Clinical Paramedic, 2 HCA's, numerous receptionists / administration staff and a team of additional role staff that work on a rota basis via our PCN.

We highly value our staff and are proud to encourage and support all in their professional development.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1805-23-0005

Job locations

60 – 62 Cannock Road

Wednesfield

Wolverhampton

WV10 8PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Summariser. 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. Reviewing records and accurately producing a summary of the patients medical history

b. Accurately read coding data on EMIS Web clinical System.

c. Reviewing progress of summarising, ensuring practice targets are achieved

d. Review all clinical letters ensuring they are processed appropriately in line with extant protocols

e. File and store records as required

f. Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records

g. Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

h. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

i. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

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

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Summariser may be requested to:

a. Review and update the practice summarising policy as required (in conjunction with the Practice Manager)

b. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

c. Support reception staff, providing cover during staff absences

d. Book appointments

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Summariser. 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. Reviewing records and accurately producing a summary of the patients medical history

b. Accurately read coding data on EMIS Web clinical System.

c. Reviewing progress of summarising, ensuring practice targets are achieved

d. Review all clinical letters ensuring they are processed appropriately in line with extant protocols

e. File and store records as required

f. Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records

g. Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

h. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

i. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

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

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Summariser may be requested to:

a. Review and update the practice summarising policy as required (in conjunction with the Practice Manager)

b. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

c. Support reception staff, providing cover during staff absences

d. Book appointments

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • * GCSE or equivalent Maths and English C and above
  • * Medical terminology knowledge or qualification

Desirable

  • * Experience working in a GP Practice
  • * Knowledge of EMIS Web & Docman clinical system
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • * GCSE or equivalent Maths and English C and above
  • * Medical terminology knowledge or qualification

Desirable

  • * Experience working in a GP Practice
  • * Knowledge of EMIS Web & Docman clinical system

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

Cannock Road Medical Practice

Address

60 – 62 Cannock Road

Wednesfield

Wolverhampton

WV10 8PJ


Employer's website

https://www.cannockroadsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cannock Road Medical Practice

Address

60 – 62 Cannock Road

Wednesfield

Wolverhampton

WV10 8PJ


Employer's website

https://www.cannockroadsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Cara Hinks

chinks@nhs.net

01902739973

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1805-23-0005

Job locations

60 – 62 Cannock Road

Wednesfield

Wolverhampton

WV10 8PJ


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