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The successful candidate will be experienced in Data Input, and you must have a flexible approach to working to meet the needs of a demanding service. The post holder will be required to undertake duties including:
1. Verification, Correction and updating of Emergency Department Patient information.
2. Collection of data from medical notes.
3. Undertaking validation of patient coded episodes to ensure optimisation of correct income tariffs.
4. Validation and completion of report forms to a high standard of accuracy.
5. Liaise with nursing/medical staff to ensure accurate data collection and validation to ensure performance targets are met.
6. Investigate, validate and correct information relating to the Patients attendance/Discharge from the Emergency Department.
7. Audit, reconcile, and transfer clinically generated Coding information from the Patient Record and EDMS, inputting onto the A&E Department Maxims system.
8. Ensure accurate input of patient information using all aspects of the Patient information system Care flow Live when adjusting errors, ensuring all attendance/Discharge details are correct.
9. Contribute to accuracy and completeness of ED coding which underpins the Payment by Results initiative and national clinical coding requirements.
10. Liaise with wards and other hospital departments as necessary to view information in source documentation, required to update Patient episodes.
11. Work within the wider departmental Data Quality Team to investigate incidents of incorrectly recorded data and instigate appropriate remedial action.
12. Demonstrate effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
13. Be aware of Data Quality issues relating to CQUINN Targets of the department.
14. Run, populate and disseminate discrepancy reports.
Our Vision Is To Deliver 5 Star Patient Care
CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
SAFETY that is of the highest standards
COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our Achievements Include
Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
KEY DUTIES - CONTINUED
1. Perform Data quality Audits on patient records scanned in the department ensuring compliance with agreed targets.
2. Actively participate in month end targets and Departmental service Audits.
3. Alert Non-Clinical Services Manager, Admin Supervisor and users to recurrent problem areas.
4. Communicate with all levels of staff in the Trust and convey messages and problems as they arise.
5. Oversee the safe storage and collection of Patients paper records ensuring compliance with Data protection.
6. Work as part of a team, promoting effective workflows in the department to cover leave and sickness.
7. Deal appropriately with all enquiries and requests, telephone, and e-mail, ensuring a responsive service is delivered.
8. Work in a flexible manner in accordance with Trust Policy.
9. Maintain all working areas, ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to.
10. Adhere to Trust and departmental Uniform Policy.
11. Ensure compliance of all departmental Data Quality initiatives.
12. Attend appropriate training, meetings, and education sessions at the request of manager.
13. Suggest and implement new ways of working to improve efficiency.
Teaching & Training Responsibilities
Assist Administration Supervisor with training and induction of new administration staff.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Mar 2025
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