Clinical Coder

Job summary

Loughton Health Centre has an opportunity for a clinical coder to join our busy practice support team, on a part-time basis for 30 hours per week, across 5 days, Monday-Friday.

If you are a well organised person, who thrives in a busy working environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team; Data entry and read coding of relevant patient information and medical data into the clinical system; Scanning patient information into computerised records, including medical documents, hospital records and letters, as necessary; Read-coding the information into the partnership's clinical system; Forwarding clinical documents to clinicians following practice protocol.

About us

Loughton Health Centre is a busy 4 partner teaching practice located in the centre of Loughton with a list size of ,500 patients.

We offer:

5 weeks paid annual leave per year Free parking Opportunities for training and development Job description

Job responsibilities

Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please do nothesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

None

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of medical terminology Clinical software knowledge Strong IT Skills Competent in the use of Office and outlook Ability to work in a team Good communication skills

Desirable

Knowledge of clinical system EMIS

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