Clinical Coder

**About the Role**:
Ludham & Stalham Green Surgeries are looking for an experienced clinical coder to join our team on a part time or job share basis, who shares our ethos of excellent patient centred care.

The main duties include:

- summarising and reading code relevant information from the patients clinical records into the practice IT system, working in accordance with the practice notes summarising protocol.
- analysing medical records and identifying documentation deficiencies.
- reviewing and verifying documentation for diagnosis, procedures and treatment results.
- contributing to keeping patient information up to date.
- working methodically and accurately, organising and and prioritising your own workload.
- working independently within a team.
- working alongside the clinical data manager on QOF/LCS adhering to strict guidelines for General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

You will have the following skills and experience:

- previous experience as a clinical coder / medical secretary.
- administrative experience and good organisation skills.
- sound knowledge of medical terminology.
- proficiency in the MS Office package, as well as excellent general IT skills and experience of working with a clinical system.
- experience in read-coding and work-flowing clinical documentation.
- ability to 'think on your feet'.
- excellent communication skills and a friendly approach.
- understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data security, at all times.
- ability to multi-task and to work accurately under pressure.
- ability to work as part of a team, as well as being comfortable working independently.

**About Us**:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, high achieving and supportive established rural practice providing the full range of traditional family medicine. We are well regarded and supported by our patients.
- 2 site GMS practice.
- 4 established GP partners.
- around 5,800 patients.
- outstanding CQC rating.
- EMIS Web and Footfall clinical systems.
- high QOF / DES / LCS achievement.
- well established training practice.
- a cohesive practice team who will go above and beyond for their patients and their colleagues.
- a culture of leadership, supportiveness, kindness, respect and diversity.
- research ready practice.
- large and supportive management, clinical and administrative team.
- regular practice, clinical, governance and MDT meetings.
- collaborative working with other local practices within a very pro-active PCN.

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