Job summary
Are you a team player with great
interpersonal skills?
Vanbrugh Group Practice is looking for
a reliable and efficient clinical coderto join their team.
The successful candidate will have
excellent IT skills, be able to work efficiently, and prioritise a busy
workload. Previous experience is also preferable.
The clinical coder will be responsible for the read
coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare
records on EMIS WEB clinical system, adhering to the practice coding policy.
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.
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
read-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.
File
and store records as required.
d.
Photocopy
documentation as required
e.
Action
all incoming emails and mail in a timely manner
f.
Scanning
of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients
healthcare records
g.
Input
data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
h.
Support
all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
About us
Vanbrugh Group Practice is a
well-established practice in the heart of Greenwich which is committed to providing its patients with the
highest quality health care possible. The staff cohort consists of 5 GP
Partners, 12 salaried GPs, GP registrars, a practice manager, nursing team and
reception and admin team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
read-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.
File
and store records as required.
d.
Photocopy
documentation as required
e.
Action
all incoming emails and mail in a timely manner
f.
Scanning
of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients
healthcare records
g.
Input
data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
h.
Support
all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical coder may be requested
to:
a.
Review
and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the
Practice Manager)
b.
Partake
in audit as directed by the audit lead
c.
Support
reception staff, providing cover during staff absences
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
read-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.
File
and store records as required.
d.
Photocopy
documentation as required
e.
Action
all incoming emails and mail in a timely manner
f.
Scanning
of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients
healthcare records
g.
Input
data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
h.
Support
all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical coder may be requested
to:
a.
Review
and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the
Practice Manager)
b.
Partake
in audit as directed by the audit lead
c.
Support
reception staff, providing cover during staff absences
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Other
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Other
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
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.
