Coding Business Analyst

1 week ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Title: Clinical Coder at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Clinical Coder position at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves providing a precise, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the organization. The role plays a crucial part in maintaining data quality and supporting various audits and business intelligence outcomes.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Promote continuous improvement in data quality by staying updated on medical, surgical, and coding developments
  • Review deceased patients to uphold higher SHMI performance
  • Ensure proficiency in multiple IT systems used by the Trust
  • Monitor and enforce clinical coding standards, supporting data quality
  • Collaborate with other disciplines as needed to clarify data
  • Understand hospital administrative systems to validate and rectify errors
  • Investigate and correct complex clinical coding data discrepancies

About the Company:

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides healthcare services to a large population in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. With a commitment to staff well-being and development, the Trust offers excellent training opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities to deliver top-notch patient care. Join a dynamic team focused on using cutting-edge technology and clinical knowledge to provide the best healthcare services.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Translate medical terminology into clinical codes as per coding standards
  • Maintain national coding standards for accurate representation of patient stays
  • Code to profession standards within agreed timelines
  • Handle workload pressure efficiently, especially during critical periods
  • Check and rectify details in patient records and clinical systems
  • Address coding challenges promptly
  • Engage stakeholders to ensure quality coding practices
  • Act as a mentor to junior coding staff
  • Manage workload and IT systems efficiently
  • Contribute to stakeholder meetings and improvement initiatives
  • Support the development of the Clinical Coding Department
  • Conduct quality checks on coding staff and contribute to Income Recovery projects
  • Work with the Waiting List team to provide accurate codes
  • Assist in policy development and follow guidance from the Clinical Coding Services Head

Qualifications:

Essential

  • Nationally Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)

Desirable

PRINCE2

Experience:

Essential

  • Extensive Clinical Coding expertise and experience in auditing and mentorship

Desirable

Analytical skills and project management experience

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications
  • Understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
  • Proficiency in Data Administration Systems and Data Quality requirements

Personal Skills:

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication
  • Ability to resolve coding queries and compose reports
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite


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