Job Description
Job summary
The post-holder is a Clinical Coder.
The Clinical Coder will be responsible for the clinical coding of relevant information into patients electronic healthcare records on the clinical system, adhering to the standard SNOMED CT codes and relevant organisational policies.
In addition, the post-holder will support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the organisation. Duties can include, but are not limited to, supporting the administration and receptionist teams with patient registration, booking appointments, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner and in accordance with current policies.
The post-holder will support staff with the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.
Job hours
Monday, Thursday and Friday 0930 - 1800
Main duties of the job
a. Accurately clinically code data into the patient record on the clinical system
b. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action
c. Inputting and extracting data as required to support practice reports, audits and to capitalise upon both patient safety and QOF income
d. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records
e. Highlight all timely actions, changes to patient care and management to the relevant clinician
f. File and store records as required
g. Photocopy documentation as required
h. Action all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner
i. Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary
j. Answer incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
- Assist with total triage administration
l. Conduct system searches as requested
m. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
n. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
o. Undertake a broad spectrum of administrative duties commensurate with the role
p. Act as a chaperone as required
q. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and children
r. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
s. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes