Job summary
The Clinical Coder is primarily responsible for ensuring that all external and internal patient correspondence is acted upon at the appropriate level and accurately coded in the patients medical record.
The role includes:
- Familiarity with DOCMAN and EMIS Web clinical software.
- Ensuring that all incoming patient correspondence is scanned, acted upon and correctly coded to ensure the integrity of patient records.
Accurately summarise patient records.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for coding of relevant
information to the patients electronic healthcare records.
Read all incoming correspondence to the
practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis/procedure/information into
the patients records. Ensure that 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 the clinical team.
Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto
the patient record.
Ensure all QOF related data is captured.
Ensure that all clinical codes are
current.
Ensure that patient medical problems are
grouped and combined appropriate so that the medical records are always tidy.
Follow practice protocols to ensure
consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.
Correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding
records are amended accurately.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Coder to join Cumberland House Practice.
Based at Waters Green Medical Centre, the Partnership is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, person to join our friendly, focused, and professional management team.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, good attention to detail, and a desire to contribute towards making Cumberland House Practice, the best is can possibly be, for its patients and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for coding of relevant
information to the patients electronic healthcare records.
Read all incoming correspondence to the
practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis/procedure/information into
the patients records. Ensure that 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 the clinical team.
Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto
the patient record.
Ensure all QOF related data is captured.
Ensure that all clinical codes are
current.
Ensure that patient medical problems are
grouped and combined appropriate so that the medical records are always tidy.
Follow practice protocols to ensure
consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.
Correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding
records are amended accurately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for coding of relevant
information to the patients electronic healthcare records.
Read all incoming correspondence to the
practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis/procedure/information into
the patients records. Ensure that 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 the clinical team.
Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto
the patient record.
Ensure all QOF related data is captured.
Ensure that all clinical codes are
current.
Ensure that patient medical problems are
grouped and combined appropriate so that the medical records are always tidy.
Follow practice protocols to ensure
consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.
Correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding
records are amended accurately.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to manage time and workload.
- Manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands.
- Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional/effective approach.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and conscientious.
- Polite and good mannered.
- Smart, clean, and well-presented appearance.
- Enthusiastic and a self-starter.
- Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements.
- Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a proactive approach to delivering an excellent support service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Grace A-C
- High level attention to detail.
Desirable
- GP Practice experience.
- Medical terminology training
- Previous experience of work as a Clinical Coder.
- Previous experience of EMIS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to manage time and workload.
- Manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands.
- Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional/effective approach.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and conscientious.
- Polite and good mannered.
- Smart, clean, and well-presented appearance.
- Enthusiastic and a self-starter.
- Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements.
- Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a proactive approach to delivering an excellent support service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Grace A-C
- High level attention to detail.
Desirable
- GP Practice experience.
- Medical terminology training
- Previous experience of work as a Clinical Coder.
- Previous experience of EMIS.