Job Title: Clinical Coder
Location: Role can be worked fully remotely, hybrid or can be based at Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Rd, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR if candidate prefers
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week
Trust Location: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Role type: Temporary for 3 months with possibility of extension
What you'll be responsible for:
1. Analyse and extract diagnostic and procedural information from electronic patient records, patient case notes and other computer systems and assign appropriate codes. Coded data is then used for comparative/planning purposes at both local and National level, Clinical Governance and Finance.
2. The Clinical Coding Department uses the ICD and OPCS classifications to record all diagnoses, procedures and interventions for all in-patient, day case and regular day/night admissions and the successful candidate will provide consistently recorded data to well defined standards.
3. Producing accurate information to support Healthcare Resource Groups in facilitating the Payment by Results process within the NHS.
4. You will be required to demonstrate an extensive understanding of ICD-10 and OPCS4 classifications as well as a thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions.
5. Use of NHS systems such as CRIS, ICE, EPR, Sunrise, Allscripts and LE2.2
This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience.
You'll learn the following whilst working at the trust:
1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times
3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation
You'll have the following skills/experience:
1. Be required to demonstrate an extensive understanding of ICD-10 and OPCS4 classifications as well as a thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions.
2. National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) - proven ability to use ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding systems / classifications (mandatory)
3. Knowledge of Allscripts Sunrise EPR and LE2 (DXC - i.PM) (desirable)
4. Previous coding experience in an NHS setting
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
1. Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
2. Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
3. Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
4. Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
5. Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
6. Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
7. Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
8. Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
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