Job summary
We
are seeking a skilled Clinical Coding Specialist to join our team. The ideal
candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology and coding
procedures, ensuring accurate and efficient coding for healthcare services.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality and
timely coded clinical data, by following the national clinical coding rules and
conventions. It is essential to ensure the data is accurate and complete to
meet Trust deadlines, whilst supporting the allocation of Healthcare Resource
Groups (HRGs), Service Line reporting, Clinical Governance and to facilitate
maximisation of the Trust income in line with Payment by Results (PbR).
- To work with the clinical teams
and other relevant personal to ensure coding accuracy and integrity are
maintained at the highest level.
- To mentor and/or support all
other clinical coding team members.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide high quality and
timely coded clinical data, by following the national clinical coding rules and
conventions. It is essential to ensure the data is accurate and complete to
meet Trust deadlines, whilst supporting the allocation of Healthcare Resource
Groups (HRGs), Service Line reporting, Clinical Governance and to facilitate
maximisation of the Trust income in line with Payment by Results (PbR).
- Adhere to the rules and
conventions of ICD-10 and OPCS and take responsibility for updating your own
references manuals and classifications when changes have been issued.
- To work within a Clinical
Division, coding episodes of inpatient and day case activity direct from
patient health records and other electronic applications.
- To input coded information into
the hospital PAS computer system, paying particular attention to accuracy,
timeliness and confidentiality.
- To understand the impact of coded
data on the business aspects of the Trust and be able to communicate the
complexities of your work to Clinical colleagues.
- To organise and prioritise own
workload.
- To be continually aware of the
day-to-day workload levels and be flexible to assist your colleagues in other
specialities.
- Liaise regularly with Divisional
staff and other key stakeholders to ensure high quality coded clinical data.
- To mentor and/or support all
other clinical coding team members.
- To work towards and pass the
National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), and complete the Clinical Coding
Standards Refresher Course every three years.
- Update your own skill when
necessary, as required by the organization
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide high quality and
timely coded clinical data, by following the national clinical coding rules and
conventions. It is essential to ensure the data is accurate and complete to
meet Trust deadlines, whilst supporting the allocation of Healthcare Resource
Groups (HRGs), Service Line reporting, Clinical Governance and to facilitate
maximisation of the Trust income in line with Payment by Results (PbR).
- Adhere to the rules and
conventions of ICD-10 and OPCS and take responsibility for updating your own
references manuals and classifications when changes have been issued.
- To work within a Clinical
Division, coding episodes of inpatient and day case activity direct from
patient health records and other electronic applications.
- To input coded information into
the hospital PAS computer system, paying particular attention to accuracy,
timeliness and confidentiality.
- To understand the impact of coded
data on the business aspects of the Trust and be able to communicate the
complexities of your work to Clinical colleagues.
- To organise and prioritise own
workload.
- To be continually aware of the
day-to-day workload levels and be flexible to assist your colleagues in other
specialities.
- Liaise regularly with Divisional
staff and other key stakeholders to ensure high quality coded clinical data.
- To mentor and/or support all
other clinical coding team members.
- To work towards and pass the
National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), and complete the Clinical Coding
Standards Refresher Course every three years.
- Update your own skill when
necessary, as required by the organization
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Completed Approved Clinical Coding Standards Course
- - Good educational background to GCSE standard or equivalent
- -Expert knowledge in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
- - Experience coding in an acute hospital, covering a wide range of specialities
- - Proven ability to meet individual and team deadlines
- - Effective written and spoken communication skills
- - Experience of working in pressurised situations and meeting team deadlines
Desirable
- - ACC Qualified Clinical Coder
- - Completed Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
- - Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- - Experience of mentoring other Clinical Coders
- - Experience using Medicode
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Completed Approved Clinical Coding Standards Course
- - Good educational background to GCSE standard or equivalent
- -Expert knowledge in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
- - Experience coding in an acute hospital, covering a wide range of specialities
- - Proven ability to meet individual and team deadlines
- - Effective written and spoken communication skills
- - Experience of working in pressurised situations and meeting team deadlines
Desirable
- - ACC Qualified Clinical Coder
- - Completed Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
- - Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- - Experience of mentoring other Clinical Coders
- - Experience using Medicode
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.
