Aughton Surgery

Clinical Coder

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Job summary

Aughton Surgery are looking for a part-time clinical coder to work 28 hours per week across 4 days.

The main duties of the role will be to be responsible for the coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on EMIS Web clinical system from clinical correspondence, inbound documents and other patient related documents whilst adhering to the practice coding policy.

Coding will be done following the practice workflow system and using the document management software (Docman). In addition, the post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the practice.

You will also be required to scan and file correspondence when required, but this will usually only be when covering holiday.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical coder. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Accurately coding data on EMIS Web into the patient record

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

c. Input and extract data as required to support practice reports

d. File and store records as required

e. Photocopy documentation as required

f. Action all incoming emails and mail in a timely manner

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

h. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

i. Carry out system searches as requested

j. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

k. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

l. Summarisation of new patient records

About us

Aughton Surgery has 5 partners (3 GP's, 1 Practice Manager and 1 Finance), as well as 3 Salaried GP's, 1 Physician Associate, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 HCA and 1 Clinical Pharmacist. We are also a training practice, so we regularly have GP registrars, medical students and student PA's as part of our team as well.

Our clinical staff are assisted by a friendly and knowledgeable admin/reception team.

All staff are highly supportive, and the surgery is a very enjoyable environment to work in

Details

Date posted

03 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4650-24-0001

Job locations

Aughton Surgery

19 Town Green Lane

Aughton

Ormskirk

Lancashire

L39 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on EMIS Web clinical system whilst adhering to the practice coding policy. Coding will be done following the practice workflow system using our document management software, Docman.

In addition, the post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on EMIS Web clinical system whilst adhering to the practice coding policy. Coding will be done following the practice workflow system using our document management software, Docman.

In addition, the post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Qualification in clinical coding

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong IT skills
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours if required

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of clinical coding in a GP practice
  • Experience of using EMIS Web clinical system

Desirable

  • Experience of using Docman system
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Qualification in clinical coding

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong IT skills
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours if required

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of clinical coding in a GP practice
  • Experience of using EMIS Web clinical system

Desirable

  • Experience of using Docman system

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

Aughton Surgery

Address

Aughton Surgery

19 Town Green Lane

Aughton

Ormskirk

Lancashire

L39 6SE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aughton Surgery

Address

Aughton Surgery

19 Town Green Lane

Aughton

Ormskirk

Lancashire

L39 6SE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager Partner

Jack Chesters

jack.chesters@nhs.net

01695317350

Details

Date posted

03 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4650-24-0001

Job locations

Aughton Surgery

19 Town Green Lane

Aughton

Ormskirk

Lancashire

L39 6SE


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