The practice is moving towards becoming a paper light environment, and the main responsibilities of the post holder will be to summarise and read code relevant information from patients clinical records into the practice computer system, working strictly in accordance with the practice notes summarising protocol.
**** Please note -We are open to applicants who may not fulfil the full personalspecification. In this instance it will be a 12 month development role,working towards the advertised salary. ****
****Please note that we may close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications****
Main duties of the job
* Coding medical letters that come into the surgery
* Processing GP2GP transfers
* Reviewing Medical Records and producing an accurate summary of the patients medical history
* Read Coding the information into the practice clinical system
* Auditing data collection standards in the practice
* Monitoring progress of notes summarising against practice targets
* Filing and retrieving paperwork
About us
North Leeds Medical Practice is a forward-thinking practice, across two sites, one based in Harehills and the other in Moortown. We serve 20,604 patients. Our clinical team is formed of five partners, eight salaried GPs, one paramedic, one pharmacist and an excellent nursing team. The practice manager is supported by a middle management tier and admin staff. This is a very busy practice.
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: MEDICALSUMMARISER/CLINICAL CODER
REPORTS TO: OFFICE MANAGER
HOURS: 20 per week, ideally over 4 or 5 days.
The practice is moving towards becoming a paper light environment, and the main responsibilities of the post holder will be to summarise and read code relevant information from patients clinical records into the practice computer system, working strictly in accordance with the practice notes summarising protocol.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
* Medical Terminology training
* National Clinical Coding qualification
Experience
* Experience of working within a GP Practice
* Experience of dealing with the public on the phone and face to face
* Experience of using NHS computer systems for records updates, ordering and other functions (eg, Read coding, data collection, hospital referrals)
* Attention to accuracy and detail on a consistent basis
* Confident to respond to a range of different people and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner
* Ability to work in a fast paced, everchanging environment
* Understands the need to maintain data security and confidentiality of information
* Excellent IT Skills, including Excel and Word
* Good written and oral communication
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Familiar with SystemOne
Personal Attributes
* Friendly and approachable manner
* Professional in approach
* Calm and able to work under pressure
* Able to work as part of a multi-skilled team (with and/or without direct supervision)
* Flexible approach to the needs of the practice including working at other sites when required
* Demonstrates discretion at all times
* Self motivated and committed
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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