Clinical Coder

Adderley Green Medical Services Ltd

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Job summary

Adderley Green Medical Services is looking to recruit to our clinical coding team. The role is full time however we are open to considering part time or job share - working at our administration base in Longton.

It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has some flexibility to provide additional cover during periods of holiday or sickness.

We are looking for confident and self- motivated persons, who have excellent IT skills and organisational skills. You will need to be meticulous and methodical in your approach and able to pay attention to detail in the performing of this key role.

We are looking for staff who have previous experience in a General Practice setting and on-going training will be provided to suitable candidates. You should have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Our clinical system is Emis Web.

Main duties of the job

To be a member of the Practice Coding Team, to summarise and code relevant information using SNOMED codes from patients clinical records into the Practice computer system.

To extract information from patients notes and enter it onto their digital record, displaying any significant medical problems prominently so it is obvious to any healthcare professional using the record.

To ensure all incoming and internal patient correspondence is stored in the patients record and all relevant information is correctly and accurately coded.

To carry out administrative related tasks as delegated by the Management Team and to provide support and cover to other admin colleagues during absence or sickness.

About us

Adderley Green Medical Services Ltd, is a forward thinking Primary Care provider, delivering high quality GP services to the patient population at Adderley Green Surgery & Willowbank Surgery. We are a very patient centred, multi - disciplinary organisation, in which all of our dedicated practice and Primary Care Network additional roles staff take immense pride in delivering excellent patient care to our diverse population.

We are a teaching and training practice in conjunction with Keele University and West Midlands Deanery and are also supportive of our staff who wish to develop and grow their career with us.

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A4645-24-0006

Job locations

Adderley Green Surgery

28-30 Weston Street, Longton

Stoke On Trent

Staffordshire

ST3 5DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To summarise and code patient records into the Practices computer system to a high standard

Analysing patient records and extracting and accurately recording all relevant clinical information to produce an accurate summary of the patients medical history

Checking and integrating medical records received electronically

Examining records and documentation for missing information

Assigning industry-recognised codes

Ensuring that all QOF related data is captured

Maintain and improve a knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

Use medical knowledge to correct mistakes found in existing patient records.

Collaborating with clinical colleagues and other healthcare professionals to ensure information accuracy

Ensuring that the practice complies with clinical coding guidelines

Ensuring that all clinical codes are current

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

Team Working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others.

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded.

Work effectively with others to clearly defined values, direction and policies.

Discuss, highlight, and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To summarise and code patient records into the Practices computer system to a high standard

Analysing patient records and extracting and accurately recording all relevant clinical information to produce an accurate summary of the patients medical history

Checking and integrating medical records received electronically

Examining records and documentation for missing information

Assigning industry-recognised codes

Ensuring that all QOF related data is captured

Maintain and improve a knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

Use medical knowledge to correct mistakes found in existing patient records.

Collaborating with clinical colleagues and other healthcare professionals to ensure information accuracy

Ensuring that the practice complies with clinical coding guidelines

Ensuring that all clinical codes are current

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

Team Working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others.

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded.

Work effectively with others to clearly defined values, direction and policies.

Discuss, highlight, and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C in English
  • Experience in Primary Care

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical coding
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C in English
  • Experience in Primary Care

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical coding

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

Adderley Green Medical Services Ltd

Address

Adderley Green Surgery

28-30 Weston Street, Longton

Stoke On Trent

Staffordshire

ST3 5DQ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Adderley Green Medical Services Ltd

Address

Adderley Green Surgery

28-30 Weston Street, Longton

Stoke On Trent

Staffordshire

ST3 5DQ


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Bev Heath

bev.heath@stoke.nhs.uk

01782311266

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A4645-24-0006

Job locations

Adderley Green Surgery

28-30 Weston Street, Longton

Stoke On Trent

Staffordshire

ST3 5DQ


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