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Job summary

Please note, this vacancy is being advertised by One Wight Health Ltd - GP Federation on behalf of Cowes Medical Centre.

Cowes Medical Centre will remain the employer for this role.

Hours: 25 - 37 hours per week.

Salary: Comparable to similar roles in this sector. G ood pension scheme and holiday allowance .

Our Coding Team isreally knowledgeable, supportive, and keen to develop individualsskills/experience. They work to a protocol that is regularly reviewed so thatthe process is safe and effective. After a training period you may be able towork some of your hours remotely, providing you have your own computer.

To thrive in thisrole, you will enjoy lots of data entry, summarising and analysis to understandthe implications of what you are coding, filing or forwarding to GPs. You will need to develop a broadunderstanding of General Practice, and an in depth knowledge of medicalterminology, coding and clinical coding process (with on-the-job and external trainingsupport).

Main duties of the job

The main responsibility of the Coding Team is to administrate the clinical paperwork workflow (patient discharge summaries, consultant clinic letters etc). Such that the GPs only see items they need to action and the rest is on the patients record ready for their next interaction. This involves following a protocol so that the process is safe and effective.

About us

At Cowes Medical Centre, we are amulti-disciplinary team of 50+ with a breadth of skills and specialismsincluding GPs, ANPs, MSK, MHP, paramedics, dietician, pharmacy technician, and social prescriber. We are passionate about patient care,professional development, and partial to homemade cake. We are supportive ofone another and often lunch together. We have a purpose-built building, withgreat facilities including a dedicated minor ops room, treatment room,phlebotomy suite, training facilities, and parking.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Code letters and relevant correspondence into the Practicemedical computer system, and forward to the appropriate person as per theprotocol.

Enter coded information accurately and consistently.

To observe complete confidentiality at all times.

Input patient information into computer:

Convert relevant diagnostic and procedural details into alpha-numeric codes.

Use base knowledge of anatomical and physiological terms to find relevant Codes.

Enter coded information accurately and consistently.

Summarise patient notes (paper and electronic) onto the clinical computer system.

Collect information, print prescriptions, copy invoices and make financial claims, at the appropriate time, for the supply of drugs and appliances.

Perform annual stocktaking in conjunction with the above.

To observe complete confidentiality at all times.

To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by yourline manager, the GPs or Business/Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of English GCSE C or equivalent. Evidence of Medical terminology training. Evidence of Read Code training.

Desirable

Touch typing. Word processing qualification.

Experience

Essential

12 months+ experience in clinical coding. Knowledge of anatomical terms. Good IT skills - able to use Microsoft office & learn how to use new applications.

Desirable

Experience of summarising. Experience within Primary Care. Previous knowledge of SystmOne.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent attention to detail. Able to enter information accurately and consistently. Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time. Good analytical skills. Good problem solving skills. Ability to manage time and workload.

Qualities & Attributes

Essential

Detail orientated person . Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious. Pleasant, cheerful manner, that carries through under pressure. Smart, clean & well-presented appearance. Self-starter, able to take direction and work as part of a team.

Desirable

Able to pick up what is happening around you. Be able to show a proactive approach to excellent workflow delivery.

Special Job Requirements

Essential

Ability to deal with all matters in a confidential manner. Willingness to help cover for holiday/sick leave of other staff.

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