Job summary
Barnsley Healthcare Federation is seeking a part-time (full-time would be considered) Clinical Coder to support our 4 practices from a central base. BHF operates a cohesive and sustainable primary and social care model, designed to enhance patient experiences.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Clinical Coder or in a similar position, possess a good general education, and demonstrate good teamwork, a patient-focused outlook, and high attention to detail.
There is some flexibility in the days and hours offered for the right candidate; however, please note you must be available on Mondays and Fridays.
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical coding of patient medical records from hospital clinical correspondence.
2. Review patient records and accurately produce a summary of the patients' medical history.
3. Accurately read-coding data on SystmOne into the patient record.
4. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately, and completing any detailed actions.
5. Review all clinical letters ensuring they are processed appropriately, in line with protocols.
6. Reviewing progress of summarising, ensuring practice targets are achieved.
7. File and store records as required.
8. Photocopy documentation as required.
9. Action all incoming emails and mail in a timely manner.
10. Scanning of patient-related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patient healthcare records.
11. Input and extract data as required to support practice reports.
12. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.
13. Open and close the premises with colleagues.
14. Support the reception with other duties as may be required at busy periods including:
1. Answering incoming phone queries.
2. Dealing with visiting patients and handling their queries.
3. Completing workflow and system tasks.
4. Handling prescriptions, appointment bookings, and patient registrations.
5. Preparing clinical rooms.
About us
Launched in 2015, we are an ambitious and inclusive organisation focused on enhancing the way in which primary care at scale is delivered within Barnsley. Our vision is to deliver a robust publicly-funded health and social care service which meets the needs of the local community. We believe that regardless of location or need, every patient should receive the same high standard of care, at times when they need it most.
Benefits:
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS Pension Scheme, Monthly in-house training event, Access to NHS Blue Light Card for retail discounts, Company Sick Pay after probation, free parking, tea and coffee.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good General Secondary Education
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in an NHS environment, using SystmOne and undertaking Clinical Coding tasks.
* Proven experience of working in an office environment in an administrative/secretarial role, including maintaining databases.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
* Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Ability to draft and compile reports.
* Ability to liaise with all levels of staff and the public in a confident and effective manner.
* Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
* Ability to produce good quality correspondence and reports.
* Ability to minute meetings.
Desirable
* Data analysis and interpretation skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Healthcare Federation
Address
B H F Priory Centre
Pontefract Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 5PN
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