Clinical Coder (Medical experience required)
The University Medical Group is a fast growing, forward‑thinking and progressive GP practice (rated Outstanding by CQC) with over 32,000 patients and we are looking to recruit a meticulous and detail‑oriented Clinical Coder to join our team.
This is an opportunity for a highly self‑motivated, ‘can‑do’ individual. If you are able to work on your own initiative as well as communicate effectively in a team and enjoy working in a fast‑paced, busy environment, this may be the role for you.
Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (37.5 hours per week). Salary depends upon experience.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in accurately assigning medical codes to patient records.
Main duties of the job
* Assessing risk using clinical judgement and triaging letters from secondary care providers and other medical professionals.
* Processing patient‑related correspondence received from healthcare providers and updating information on the clinical record.
* Assisting with the completion of medical/insurance forms, MCFs, which will subsequently be reviewed and signed off by a GP.
* Summarising and coding MREs and GP2GP notes.
* Reviewing medical records and removing third‑party references as per protocols.
* Acting on tasks as required.
* Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post as required.
Key skills and qualifications:
* Clinical background with experience working in NHS or other medical providers.
* Strong understanding of medical terminology.
* Proficiency within IT.
* Administrative competence to handle coding tasks efficiently.
* Effective communication skills to liaise with healthcare professionals.
* Organisational abilities to manage coding assignments efficiently.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Compensation
Depending on experience, pay ranges from £16.50 to £18.83 per hour.
J-18808-Ljbffr