Job summary
Ash Surgery is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to be part of our extremely busy clinical Admin team.
As Clinical Coder/Administrator you will provide an invaluable link between the third-party information that comes into the Practice on a daily basis and the patients electronic records. If you have accurate keyboard and IT skills and have an understanding of medical terminology, then this could be the job for you!
Experience
Previous experience as a coder or medical notes summarizer is ideal but not essential. This role may also suit someone with previous nursing or clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities
Primary responsibility duties
1. Accurately clinically code data on the clinical system into the patient record.
2. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action.
3. Input and extract data as required to support practice reports.
4. File and store records as required.
5. Photocopy documentation as required.
6. Action all incoming correspondence emails and mail in a timely manner.
7. Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients' healthcare records.
8. Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls or deal with callers' requests appropriately.
9. Carry out systems searches as requested.
10. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.
Secondary duties
1. Review and update the practice coding policy as required in conjunction with the Practice Manager.
2. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead.
3. Support reception staff, providing cover during absences.
4. Book appointments.
5. Complete opening and closing office procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* A background in Notes Summarising (clinical).
* Knowledge and experience with DOCMAN and EMIS clinical systems is preferred.
* An understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the workplace and being able to follow data protection policies and guidelines.
Desirable
* Knowledge of QOF.
* Ability to create searches within the clinical system and conduct basic audits as required.
* Experience with Ardens template.
* Ability to work as a team player.
* Ability to work autonomously in a very busy role.
* Ability to prioritise work when under pressure is essential.
Qualifications
Essential
* G.C.S.E English, Mathematics.
Desirable
* G.C.S.E Science or "A" Level Biology or equivalent.
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
Ash Surgery
Address
Chilton Place, Ash, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 2HD
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