Key responsibilities Clinical Coding Accurately read code clinical information using the appropriate coding systems received from external sources to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date patient records. Responsible for read coding and linking to existing and new problems. Responsible for summarising new patient records received into the Practice (Lloyd George records) in a timely manner. Management of the workflow system for correspondence received electronically or manually scanned for coding into patient records.
Triaging documents that need clinical action and forwarding to the most appropriate clinical team for timely action such as Doctors or Pharmacists. Collaborate with healthcare professional to clarify and verify clinical information as needed. Ensure data quality and integrity by regularly reviewing and updating of patient information in line with governance standards and the provision of GDPR. Maintain an understanding of current coding guidelines and updates.
Administrative Support Assist the Admin Team with a high level of accuracy around general administrative duties including data entry such as reporting, claims, recalls, results admin and premises admin. Manage workflow into the Practice such as clinical letters, Accurx messages, emails and tasks in a timely manner. Supporting the Practice Management in the creation, review and maintenance of practice communications and materials such as practice policies and procedures in line with mandatory updates. Assist in the extraction and reporting of data audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice performance monitoring.
Team Collaboration Work closely with clinical and administrative staff to support the delivery of high patient care. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of practice processes. Prioritise the support for Clinical Coding or Administrative duties during times of annual leave or sickness. This is a reactive role and can be fluid in its delivery, the list is not exhaustive and there is a requirement to support team members as and when required.