Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Coder & Summariser to join our successful & progressive group of five practices in the Walsall area.
You will be responsible for reading electronic & hard copy correspondence; coding or linking diagnoses to record on patients records, coding relevant investigations, and actioning requests as necessary.
The role also involves compiling a comprehensive, chronological medical summary from the patient record and inputting into electronic records utilising the Good Practice guidelines & Umbrella Medical Summarising Protocol. Moving forwards, you will have the chance to be involved in the Lloyd George envelope digitisation of notes project.
The successful candidate will ideally have a clinical background but applicants will be considered if they have previous experience of working in a clinical setting or of using clinical coding systems.
Qualifications
Essential
* Good Standard of education including GCSE pass grade in English Language and Maths
Desirable
* Nursing/medical qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in General Practice or the NHS
* Experience of using a clinical system
Desirable
* Previous experience of working as clinical summariser/coder of medical notes within the NHS
* Experience of working with EMIS Web
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Medical Terminology
* Understanding of the read code system/SNOMED coding
* Effective Communication Skills
* Analytical skills
* Excellent telephone manner
* Good IT Skills
Desirable
* Able to multi-task
* High level of computer literacy
Personal Competencies and Qualities
Essential
* Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
* Ability to use own judgement and work without direct supervision to determine workload priorities.
* Ability to recognise the severity of different medical conditions and the urgency of the actions they require
* Ability to work as part of a multi skilled team.
* Methodical approach to work and ability to meet targets/deadlines
* Self-motivated
* Willing to take part in training and personal development
* High attention to detail
* Friendly and articulate
* Smart appearance
Desirable
* Able to cope well with working in a changing and demanding environment
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
Umbrella Medical
Address
Mossley Fields Surgery
3 Fisher Road
Walsall
WS3 2TA
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