Medical Summariser

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

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. Photocopy documentation as required

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

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

i. Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

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

k. Conduct system searches as requested

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

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

Secondary responsibilities

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 Management Partner)

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

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Medical records summarisation qualification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• EMIS user skills Understanding of clinical coding

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of administrative duties

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Personal qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

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

Suttons Wharf Health Centre

Address

26 Palmers Road

London

E2 0FA

Employer's website

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