Clinical Administrator/Medical Coder/Summariser
King Street Surgery are looking to recruit a new clinical administrator/medical coder/summariser to join our friendly team of workflow administrators/summarisers. The position is offered on a part-time basis working15 hours per week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am-2.30pm.
The role would be well suited to someone who comes from a general practice background or has experience working in the NHS.We currently have ex-nurses and administrative staff performing these roles, and the mix of skills and backgrounds has proved to be a winning formula.
The coding team work out of our branch site situated within Kempston Clinic, Halsey Road.
Main duties of the job
* Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, accurately read coding and completing any detailed actions.
* Forwarding correspondence/tasks to the GP, nurse or pharmacist as appropriate.
* Ensuring confidentiality is always maintained, both in and outside of the workplace.
* Correction of any anomalies in patient notes, restructuring of existing computerised notes as necessary.
* Ensuring computerised records are accurate and up to date.
* Working strictly in accordance with practice protocols for Workflow Optimisation and Summarising.
* Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff - clinical and administrative.
About us
King Street Surgery located in the heart of Kempston, Bedfordshire,is a long established dispensing practice, offering a high quality service to patients, within a supportive and caring environment.We have 3 sites and look after 12,600 patients. We have GP partners, salaried GPs, nursing team, paramedic, physician assistant and pharmacist team.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find outmore information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact withus.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working in the NHS or in primary care
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Ability to interpret written information accurately
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a friendly approachable manner.
* Able to problem solve, use initiative and prioritise tasks.
* Organised, conscientious and methodical
* Exceptional standards of accuracy and attention to detail
* Awareness of data protection/confidentiality
* Reliable, flexible and adaptable to change
* Professional attitude
* Experience of summarising medical records or read coding of medical information
* Ability to use SystmOne software
* Ability to use Microsoft Office/Word
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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