Job summary
Join Our Team as a Clinical Coder/Medical Summariser?
Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in clinical coding and medical summarisation? We are looking for a Clinical Coder/Medical Summariser to join our dynamic team on a zero-hour contract basis.
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours on a zero-hour contract.
- Opportunity to work with a supportive and dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately code and summarise patient medical records.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure data accuracy.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations.
About us
Bromley
By Bow Health Partnership is committed to providing high-quality healthcare
services to our community. We value accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork in our
operations. We are a partnership comprising of 4 GP practices within Tower Hamlets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately code clinical information using the appropriate coding systems (e.g., Read Codes, SNOMED CT).
- Summarise patient medical letters and records, ensuring all relevant information is captured and recorded.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure the accuracy and completeness of patient records.
- Maintain confidentiality and always adhere to data protection regulations.
- Assist with audits and quality improvement initiatives related to clinical coding and record summarisation.
- Stay updated with changes in coding standards and practices.
- File and store records as required
- Photocopy documentation as required
- Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records
- GP2GP transfers in a timely manner
- Dealing with GP links and NHS records , Duplicates and confusion queries
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately code clinical information using the appropriate coding systems (e.g., Read Codes, SNOMED CT).
- Summarise patient medical letters and records, ensuring all relevant information is captured and recorded.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure the accuracy and completeness of patient records.
- Maintain confidentiality and always adhere to data protection regulations.
- Assist with audits and quality improvement initiatives related to clinical coding and record summarisation.
- Stay updated with changes in coding standards and practices.
- File and store records as required
- Photocopy documentation as required
- Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records
- GP2GP transfers in a timely manner
- Dealing with GP links and NHS records , Duplicates and confusion queries
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in EMIS WEB, clinical coding and medical summarisation is essential
Desirable
- Familiarity with coding systems such as Read Codes and SNOMED CT
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems
- Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare processes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in EMIS WEB, clinical coding and medical summarisation is essential
Desirable
- Familiarity with coding systems such as Read Codes and SNOMED CT
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems
- Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare processes
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.
