An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an experienced, motivated, and hardworking individual to join our team asClinical Coder/Summariser.
To be a member of the Practice Team,to summarise and code relevant information using codes from patients' clinicalrecords into the Practice computer system. To extract information from patientsnotes and enter it onto their digital record, displaying any significantmedical problems prominently so it is obvious to any healthcare professionalusing the record. To ensure all incoming and internal patient correspondence isstored in the patients record and all relevant information is correctly andaccurately coded. To carry out administrative related tasks as delegated by thePractice Manager, and to provide support and cover to other admincolleagues during absence or sickness.
Main duties of the job
Scan and recode electronic and hardcopy clinical correspondence in accordance with the practice protocol andtimescales.
Read code electronic and hard copyclinical correspondence within agreed timescales.
Read code information into thepractice clinical system when appropriate.
Oversee the distribution of resultsin line the practice protocol.
Ensure data entry adheres to current guidelines.
Sorting and organising patientrecords and letters in chronological order in preparation for summarising.
Summarise incoming electronic andhard copy medical records in accordance with the practice summarising protocol
File paper records once summarisationis complete.
Communicate with clinical staffregarding any coding issues.
About us
Kings Surgery has asupportive and friendly team led by our three partners and our practice manager. In addition to the Partners our clinical team consists of a Physician Associate, 2 Practice Nurse's and a Health Care Support Worker.
Computer system - EMIS
Job responsibilities
Main Duties/Key Tasks:
Scan and recode electronic and hardcopy clinical correspondence in accordance with the practice protocols
Read code electronic and hard copyclinical correspondence
Read code information into thepractice clinical system when appropriate.
Oversee the distribution of resultsin line the practice
Ensure data entry adheres to current guidelines.
Sorting and organising patientrecords and letters in chronological order in preparation for summarising.
Summarise incoming electronic andhard copy medical records in accordance with the practice summarising protocoland within agreed timescales.
File paper records once summarisationis complete.
Communicate with clinical staffregarding any coding issues.
Highlight any issues with summarising manager or GP partner as soon as they arise.
Taking responsibility for owndevelopment, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activitiesto others who are undertaking similar work.
Support the practice clinical auditprogram.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE Mathematics C or above.
* GCSE English C or above.
* Experience of working in Health care setting.
* Experience of administrative duties.
* IT Skills.
* Microsoft Word.
* Quick reader and learner.
* Clear, polite telephone manner.
* Time management and ability to work to deadlines.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Planning & organising.
* Team Player.
* Self-motivated.
* Confidentiality.
* Flexibility.
* Experience of reviewing medical records and assigning specific codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
* Experience of working with General Practice
* Have previous EMIS experience.
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check
* This post is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
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