Coder (Clinical)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide an efficient coding service to the Workflow Optimisation Hub

2. Undertake clinical coding tasks specific to each individual practice, when required

3. To carefully read, accurately extract and interpret, sometimes complex medical data from clinical letters and add to patients medical records

4. To work mainly on own initiative, but referring more complex issues to a Supervisor or Manager

5. To meet deadlines for completion of coding

6. To become proficient in the use of EMISWEB and DOCMAN systems, along with NHS Clinical Codes following extensive training

7. To liaise and work with a variety of different teams and clinicians across practices to streamline the handling of incoming mail

8. To support the management team with detailed feedback to assist in the development of both your own role and the improvement and evolution of the programme as a whole

9. To ensure that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times when dealing with patients case notes and computerised data as set out under the Data Protection Act

10. Any other duties required by the grade and requested by your line manager

Confidentiality

As an employee you have a responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of any confidential information which comes into your possession regarding patients, employees or any other business relating to the Company.

In accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protected disclosures are exempt from this express duty of confidentiality.

Health and Safety

You must be aware of the responsibilities placed on you as an employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and must follow these at all times, including ensuring that you act in line with all policies and procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Equality and Diversity

You are required to promote equality in service delivery and employment practices. All employees must comply with all the Company's equality and diversity policies, procedures and initiatives.

Infection Prevention and Control

Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to the Company Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken for all posts and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to good standard of education or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Working in a Team
• Providing excellent customer service

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly competent computer skills eg: MS word, Excel etc
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Working quickly whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to act independently, and on own initiative.
• Ability to work methodically
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Able to motivate self and others
• Able to work under pressure as part of a team

knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• I.T/Administration
• Confidentiality

Desirable

• Medical terminology

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

Camden Health Partners Ltd

Address

St Pancras Hospital

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE

Employer's website

https://www.camdenhealthpartners.com (Opens in a new tab)