Outpatient Clinical Coder
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Clinical Coding Department for an Outpatient Clinical Coder at a highly respected and friendly specialist Acute Trust.
Our hospital is famous for the quality of clinical services it provides and we aim to support that reputation with the provision of timely and accurate Clinical Coding to develop the Trust's income and services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be computer literate, will possess, or be keen to gain, a good understanding of anatomy, physiology or medical terminology and may already have a working knowledge of clinical coding classifications (ICD10/OPCS4). Training is available to enable applicants with the aptitude to attain this knowledge.
Your main duties will comprise the coding of outpatient episodes and input into the hospitals computerised patient administration system (PAS). The post holder will be expected to work closely with ward and clinical staff associated with the treatment of patients so as to ensure the highest possible standards.
The successful candidate will be motivated to learn new systems and support the rest of the team in finding efficiencies and improve process.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
276-5368106-SM
Job locations
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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