Scanner & Coder/administrator

**Position**: Full-Time Scanner and Coder

**Location**: Ashdown Forest Health Centre

**About Us**:
We are a busy 5 Partner Practice based in East Sussex, and we’re currently seeking a full-time Scanner & Coder/Administrator to join our team at Ashdown Forest Health Centre in Forest Row. If you’re organised, tech-savvy, and ready to contribute to our patient-focused environment, read on

**Role Summary**:
The **Scanner & Coder/Administrator **plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate communication with patients regarding referrals and updated clinical information. You’ll be responsible for coding and scanning letters appropriately into patients’ medical records. Your work will promote safety while maintaining quality for the practice.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. **Document Scanning**:

- Sort and date stamp incoming patient-related mail.
- Scan patient documents using agreed-upon read codes.
- Add relevant information about the document source.
- Forward scanned documents to the appropriate healthcare professional.
- Ensure timely scanning of incoming letters (within 48/72 hours).
- Scan internal paper documents and follow surgery procedures for storage.

2. **Clinical Coding**:

- Identify relevant clinical information in patient correspondence.
- Code or input clinical data onto patient records.
- Address coding queries from team members.

3. **Administrative Tasks**:
**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Proficiency in document scanning and clinical coding procedures is preferred, however full training will be given.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and coding systems is an advantage but not essential.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person