We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Clinical Coder to join our administrative team. This is a critical role supporting the clinicians by ensuring that all patients documentation is accurately summarised and appropriately coded within the patient’s electronic health record.
Scan and upload patient documents and hospital correspondence into the clinical system (EMIS)
Review incoming clinical documents, correspondence, and reports for relevant patient information
Accurately code clinical information using Read (SNOMED) codes in line with agreed practice protocols
Identify and act on any clinical information requiring attention or follow-up by a GP or any other relevant clinician.
Manage coding queries from clinicians and the wider administrative team
Provide general administrative support and undertake ad hoc tasks as require
Filing and retrieving paperwork
Supporting the secretary role including letters, referrals to secondary care and 2 week waits.
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values, Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you
Access to NHS Pension
Annual leave on your Birthday
Welcome payment for some posts
Refer a friend scheme
Training and Development opportunities
Flexible Working
Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
1. Communication and Relationships
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within
**the team and will**:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers and communicate sensitive and difficult information appropriately
Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the Practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
Work as an active member of the team fostering good inter-departmental relationships and helping to achieve high morale for patients and staff
2. Analytical Data and Information
The post holder should
Respond effectively to situations which require a decision regarding appointment booking, locum requirements and patient queries
Manage patient queries and informal complaints when required
Determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff
3. Planning and Organisational Work
The post holder will
Plan, organise and carry out allocated tasks/ activities.
Organise own time.
To attend relevant meetings and participate in discussions concerning the running of the service and management of patient
4. Patient/Client Care
The post holder will
Provide patients with information regarding their attendance in appropriate format.
Signpost patients to alternative support available search as Wakefield GP care, UTC
Provide reception support for patient appointments and inquiries
Following the Subject Access Request procedure