Clinical Coder

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

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Job summary

Bugbrooke Medical Practice is a well-respected and established GP surgery providing primary care services to approximately 10,900 patients. The surgery is a rural practice located in the village of Bugbrooke.

The practice values high clinical standards and aims for an excellent patient experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Clinical Coder. This is a new post to work within our current administration team. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and hardworking individual who can bring their knowledge and expertise to this role.

Main duties of the job

As the Clinical Coder, you will bring integrity, teamwork and focus, in addition to your skills to support our patients and the team.

Duties include:

Accurately clinically coding data on SystmOne into patient records.

Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action.

Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to the patient healthcare records.

The successful candidate will be able to work together as a team and individually.

Previous Primary care experience would be an advantage for this role but training will be provided for the right candidate.

About us

Bugbrooke Medical Practice has 4 partners, supported by a surgery team made up of salaried GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses and HCAs. Additional support is also given by a team of skilled Administrators and Receptionists. The practice values high clinical standards and aims for an excellent patient experience

Bugbrooke Medical Practice also provides training for GP Registrars, foundation year doctors and medical students.

The practice is part of the Blue PCN made up of 5 local GP surgeries that work together with the aim of improving healthcare for the community and reducing healthcare inequalities.

The practice is also involved in Research and the benefits associated with this for future patient care.

The health and wellbeing of staff and patients is always main priority.

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4145-24-0010

Job locations

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the read-coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on SystmOne clinical system, adhering to the practice coding policy.

Read all incoming correspondence to the practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis / procedure / information in the patients records, deciding whether to send on to a GP, ensuring follow up actions / tests are brought to the attention of the relevant staff.

Scan patient-related documents onto their medical records using codes as agreed by clinical team.

Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto the patient record.

Ensure that all QOF related data is captured.

Ensuring that all clinical codes are current.

Following practice protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the read-coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on SystmOne clinical system, adhering to the practice coding policy.

Read all incoming correspondence to the practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis / procedure / information in the patients records, deciding whether to send on to a GP, ensuring follow up actions / tests are brought to the attention of the relevant staff.

Scan patient-related documents onto their medical records using codes as agreed by clinical team.

Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto the patient record.

Ensure that all QOF related data is captured.

Ensuring that all clinical codes are current.

Following practice protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - GCSE Mathematics C or above
  • - GCSE English C or above
  • - Experience of working in Health care setting
  • - Experience of administrative duties
  • - Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • - IT Skills
  • - Time management and ability to work to deadlines
  • - Problem solving skills
  • - Planning & organising
  • - Team Player
  • - Self-motivated
  • - Flexibility

Desirable

  • - Experience of reviewing medical records and assigning specific codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
  • -Experience of working with General Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience is desirable but not essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - GCSE Mathematics C or above
  • - GCSE English C or above
  • - Experience of working in Health care setting
  • - Experience of administrative duties
  • - Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • - IT Skills
  • - Time management and ability to work to deadlines
  • - Problem solving skills
  • - Planning & organising
  • - Team Player
  • - Self-motivated
  • - Flexibility

Desirable

  • - Experience of reviewing medical records and assigning specific codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
  • -Experience of working with General Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience is desirable but not essential.

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

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

Address

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

Address

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lorraine Spicer

lorraine.spicer@nhs.net

01604830348

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4145-24-0010

Job locations

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN


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