Clinical Coding Auditor

4 weeks ago

Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are excited to announce multiple openings for individuals interested in advancing their careers in clinical coding as Clinical Coding Auditors.

These positions are suitable for both newcomers to the field and those who possess NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Auditor Status.

The successful candidates will collaborate with our Senior Clinical Coding Auditor, utilizing our Clinical Coding Data Analytics system while conducting both individual and specialty-specific structured audits. You will engage closely with Clinical Coding Trainers, Management teams, and Clinical Teams to enhance Data Quality and ensure the precision of Clinically Coded Data.

We are committed to supporting the successful candidates in their journey to achieve NHS England Approved Auditor Status.

Main Responsibilities

Leverage the clinical coding department's data analytics software to foster improvements in the quality of coded data produced. This involves liaising with clinicians and trust management to uphold and enhance documentation standards, thereby maximizing data quality across all specialties within the Trust.

Conduct monthly evaluations of specific data sets to ensure the clinical coding department consistently generates high-quality data.

Perform targeted clinical coding audits across all specialties and within the clinical coding department, ensuring compliance with current national clinical coding standards.

In this role, you will provide feedback on coding discrepancies and highlight areas of poor practice in both coding and documentation standards, working closely with the Senior Clinical Coding Auditor, Senior Clinical Coding Trainer, and the broader Clinical Coding management team.

As a Clinical Coding Auditor, you will interact with clinical coders, clinicians, and managers to improve the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding.

As part of the audit team, you will offer guidance to coding staff on coding issues and assist in managing coding query communications.

About Our Organization

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a prominent acute hospital trust located in the south-east of England.

We deliver a comprehensive range of general hospital services along with specialized and complex care to approximately 600,000 residents in west Kent and East Sussex. Our workforce comprises over 8,000 full and part-time employees. Additionally, we provide specialized cancer services to around 2 million individuals across Kent and East Sussex through the Kent Oncology Centre.

We are a flexible working-friendly organization, recognizing the importance of work-life balance. We encourage discussions about potential flexible working arrangements that suit both our operational needs and those of our staff.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Upon completion of your pre-employment checks, you will be contacted by our Recruitment team to arrange your start date, aligning with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please be aware that appointment to this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

At Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, we strive to cultivate an environment where every individual can realize their full potential, with opportunities for career growth and development. We value the unique contributions of each staff member in delivering exceptional care and service to our patients. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, reflecting the diversity of our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, celebrating the diversity of thought and ideas that enhance our Trust.

We are committed to supporting our staff with disabilities, ensuring they receive the necessary adjustments to excel in the workplace. Through collaboration with Access to Work, we ensure that our staff are assessed by experts and that their recommendations are implemented promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through a combination of study, employment, or voluntary work.
  • Accredited Clinical Coder qualification.
  • Completion of Clinical Coding Standards Course.
  • Clinical Coding Standards Refresher course.

Desirable Criteria

  • NHS England Clinical Coding Approved Auditor status.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential Criteria

  • Experience working as a coding analyst using ICD10 & OPCS4.
  • Experience with coding audit programs in an acute Trust.
  • Experience in report writing.
  • Familiarity with computer-based administrative office systems.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in developing and implementing data quality policies related to coding.

Skills

Essential Criteria

  • Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present complex data from both electronic and paper case notes.
  • Capability to provide constructive feedback to staff regarding coding techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and consider various approaches and solutions.

Desirable Criteria

  • Proficiency in writing detailed reports.

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