Clinical Coder/Summariser

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced Medical Coder/summariser for our GP practice in Stockport.

Applicants need to demonstrate a professional and friendly manner along with medical terminology knowledge for coding clinical onto patient's records.

Applicants will need to have a good attention to detail and work with a high level of accuracy. Experiencing of medical coding or summarising is essential.

Main duties of the job

The role will encompass sorting through documentation requiring coding, coding clinical and non-clinical letters into the Emis clinical system, as well as processing any actions from clinical letters and other communications.

About us

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group has circa 14,000 patients supported by a well-established Partnership. Join us on our journey of continued improvement and make a real difference to the patient population we serve.

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3079-24-0020

Job locations

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group

235 Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

Cheshire

SK7 3EP


Shaw Heath Health Centre

Gilmore Street

Stockport

Cheshire

SK3 8DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Matching scanned documents to patients records and tasking relevant departments when required
  • Medical summarising for new patient records when required
  • Read coding information into the the practice clinical system
  • Reviewing medical records to produce and accurate summary of the patients medical history
  • Being instrumental in maintaining high standards of data quality, identifying and resolving and issues when coding communications into the practice clinical system
  • Reviewing medical letters as coded to ensure any action required is forwarded to the correct department
  • High quality level of work
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Proven ability to adapt to change in a constantly improving work environment
  • Proven track record of accurately processing and inputting large volumes of data in an efficient timeframe
  • Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Matching scanned documents to patients records and tasking relevant departments when required
  • Medical summarising for new patient records when required
  • Read coding information into the the practice clinical system
  • Reviewing medical records to produce and accurate summary of the patients medical history
  • Being instrumental in maintaining high standards of data quality, identifying and resolving and issues when coding communications into the practice clinical system
  • Reviewing medical letters as coded to ensure any action required is forwarded to the correct department
  • High quality level of work
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Proven ability to adapt to change in a constantly improving work environment
  • Proven track record of accurately processing and inputting large volumes of data in an efficient timeframe
  • Medical terminology knowledge

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • A background in medical coding

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using Emis
  • Previous GP surgery experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • A background in medical coding

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using Emis
  • Previous GP surgery experience

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

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group

Address

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group

235 Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

Cheshire

SK7 3EP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group

Address

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group

235 Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

Cheshire

SK7 3EP


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jacqueline Rudge

jacqueline.rudge10@nhs.net

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3079-24-0020

Job locations

Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group

235 Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

Cheshire

SK7 3EP


Shaw Heath Health Centre

Gilmore Street

Stockport

Cheshire

SK3 8DN


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