Job summary
Due to increasing demand and continued growth within our practice, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to expand our administrative and clerical team at Staveleigh Medical Centre. We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Medical Coder to support the smooth and efficient processing of clinical information within the practice.
In this key role, you will be responsible for processing incoming correspondence in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring that relevant clinical information, measurements, diagnoses, and patient problems are accurately coded and recorded within the medical record. You will also be responsible for carrying out any necessary actions arising from clinical correspondence, such as booking appointments or forwarding information to the appropriate GP for review.
This is an important position within the practice team, helping to ensure that patient records are accurate, up to date, and that clinical workflows are managed efficiently to support high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Coder will be responsible for supporting the clinical and administrative teams by ensuring patient information is accurately recorded and actioned in a timely manner. This includes reviewing incoming correspondence, identifying key clinical information, and updating patient records appropriately.
You will also help to ensure any required follow-up actions are completed, such as arranging appointments or passing relevant information to the appropriate clinician. The role plays a key part in maintaining accurate patient records and supporting smooth communication across the practice team.
About us
Staveleigh Medical Centre is a high-achieving, award-winning GP practice located in the heart of Stalybridge, serving approximately 8,200 patients. We are proud to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community and to continually develop and improve our services.
Our administrative and clinical teams work closely together in a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment. We place a strong emphasis on accuracy, communication, and teamwork, with a shared commitment to delivering efficient and effective care for our patients.
We value a positive working culture where staff are respected, supported, and encouraged to develop their skills. Working at Staveleigh Medical Centre offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in its work, maintains high standards, and contributes meaningfully to the smooth running of the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Coder will play a key role in supporting the clinical and administrative functions of the practice by ensuring patient information is accurately processed and recorded.
Key duties include:
- Processing incoming clinical correspondence in both paper and electronic formats
- Reviewing documents and extracting relevant clinical information for accurate coding into patient records
- Ensuring diagnoses, measurements, problems, and clinical updates are correctly recorded on the medical system
- Completing any required actions arising from correspondence, such as booking appointments or forwarding information to the appropriate GP for review
- Supporting the maintenance of accurate, up to date patient records in line with practice protocols
- Working efficiently to prioritise and manage workflow within a busy administrative environment
- Communicating effectively with the wider practice team to ensure timely completion of tasks
This role is essential in ensuring the smooth flow of clinical information and supporting safe, high-quality patient care across the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Coder will play a key role in supporting the clinical and administrative functions of the practice by ensuring patient information is accurately processed and recorded.
Key duties include:
- Processing incoming clinical correspondence in both paper and electronic formats
- Reviewing documents and extracting relevant clinical information for accurate coding into patient records
- Ensuring diagnoses, measurements, problems, and clinical updates are correctly recorded on the medical system
- Completing any required actions arising from correspondence, such as booking appointments or forwarding information to the appropriate GP for review
- Supporting the maintenance of accurate, up to date patient records in line with practice protocols
- Working efficiently to prioritise and manage workflow within a busy administrative environment
- Communicating effectively with the wider practice team to ensure timely completion of tasks
This role is essential in ensuring the smooth flow of clinical information and supporting safe, high-quality patient care across the practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of handling clinical correspondence, including processing medical letters and coding relevant information into a GP clinical system
- - Good understanding of medical terminology
- - Experience working with clinical systems and document management systems (e.g. Docman or equivalent)
- - Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy administrative environment
- - Experience using GP clinical systems such as TPP SystmOne or EMIS is essential
Desirable
- - Awareness of GP clinical records processes, including summarising patient records and handling Lloyd George records
- - Awareness of medication and prescription terminology and processes
- - An understanding of the QOF enhanced service
- - Previous experience within a GP practice or healthcare setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of handling clinical correspondence, including processing medical letters and coding relevant information into a GP clinical system
- - Good understanding of medical terminology
- - Experience working with clinical systems and document management systems (e.g. Docman or equivalent)
- - Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy administrative environment
- - Experience using GP clinical systems such as TPP SystmOne or EMIS is essential
Desirable
- - Awareness of GP clinical records processes, including summarising patient records and handling Lloyd George records
- - Awareness of medication and prescription terminology and processes
- - An understanding of the QOF enhanced service
- - Previous experience within a GP practice or healthcare setting
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.
