Clinical Coder

Job summary

We have a great opportunity at North Street Medical Care for someone who has at least one year experience in a GP surger y. Clinical coding knowledge is an advantage.

The position is for hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

You would be part of an excellent team and be responsible for the coding of relevant information into the patientselectronic healthcare records on EMIS Web clinical system, adhering to thepractice coding policy. In addition, the post-holder will also support themulti-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in linewith the needs of the practice.

Main duties of the job

Accuratelyread-coding data on EMIS Web into the patient record

Identifyingrelevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, codingappropriately and completing any detailed actions

Inputand extract data as required to support practice reports

Fileand store records as required

Photocopydocumentation as required

Actionall incoming faxes, emails and mail in a timely manner

Scanningof patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patientshealthcare records

Inputdata into the patients healthcare records as necessary

Answerincoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requestappropriately

Carryout system searches as requested

Maintaina clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Supportall clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

About us

North Street Medical Care is thelargest general practice in Havering and operates from two sites with 20,500patients. The partnership has five GP partners. NSMC is a forward thinking,innovative, training practice with a high level of quality clinical care withexcellent QOF and long-term condition results. Our dedicated multidisciplinaryclinical team includes General Practitioners, ANP, Practice Nurses, Health CareAssistants and Clinical Pharmacists with a supportive, committed administrativeteam.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note, that we will only consider candidates with at least one year GP administration experience.

NSMC is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised clinical coder to join our established team of clinical coders and scanners. Knowledge of EMIS Web clinical system is desirable but not essential and training will be provided. Travel may be a requirement of this role between two practice sites and to attend meetings, training etc. .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above) or equivalent NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the general public Experience of administrative duties Experience of working in a health care setting Experience of working in a general practice setting

Desirable

Good knowledge of medical terminology EMIS user skills Experience of working in a health care setting Experience of working in a general practice setting Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

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