Scanner/coder

**Scanner/Coder**

**25 Hours Per Week**

**Permanent**

**Job Summary**

The main responsibility of the Scanning and Coding Team is the administration of the clinical paperwork workflow (patient discharge summaries, consultant clinic letters etc). Such that the GPs only see items they need to action, and the rest is on the patient’s record ready for their next interaction. This involves following a protocol so that the process is safe and effective.

To thrive in this role, you will enjoy lots of administration, data entry and have a good understanding of the implications of what you are coding, filing, or processing. You will develop a broad understanding of General Practice and knowledge of medical terminology/clinical coding process (with on-the-job and external training support). There is the potential to develop further to learn summarizing and more specialised coding.

**Responsibilities**
- Daily check of NHS 111 and OOH reports and follow up with duty doctor if required.
- Scan and code letters and relevant correspondence into the Practice medical computer system (EMIS) and forward to the appropriate person as per the protocol.
- File electronic patient related documents onto the medical record using the codes as agreed.
- Check and order blood tests on ICE if requested from secondary care correspondence.
- Return any incoming letters (electronic and paper) if received incorrectly.
- Enter coded information accurately and consistently.
- Distribute electronic results to clinicians.
- Process and distribute incoming mail (paper).
- Scan documents for the team as requested.
- Sending EMIS Tasks to relevant clinicians if appropriate.
- Franking all outgoing posts for the practice at the end of the day.
- Coding - identify relevant clinical information contained in patient correspondence and code as per protocol.

**Adhoc Admin**
- Support the organization of the with covid/flu clinics.

Any other duties which the management team feel fits within the team

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact our Operations Manager on 01275 335681.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/03/2024