Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and established coding/summarising team.
This is mainly an administrative role responsible for the scanning and read-coding of medical information into the patients' electronic healthcare record. The successful candidate will need to have excellent attention to detail, good IT skills, work well both in a team and under their own initiative, and have a positive can-do attitude. We offer a competitive salary, hours open to negotiation, Sovereign Healthcare Asset L2 which includes store discounts, NHS Pension, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
To be responsible for the scanning and read-coding of relevant information into the patients' electronic healthcare records on SystmOne, adhering to the practice coding policy. In addition, the post-holder will also support the administration team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the practice. Hybrid working between home and office would be considered for the right candidate once fully trained and competent in the role. This would be 2 days at home and 3 days in the office weekly.
30-37.5 hours per week will be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Accurately read-coding data on SystmOne into the patient record. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately in patient records, completing any detailed actions, and forwarding documents on to other teams where required.
About us
IG Medical is situated in West Yorkshire, we have 2 sites: Ilkley Moor Medical Practice set in the picturesque town of Ilkley and Grassington Medical Centre in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We are a training practice and are a caring, forward-thinking, committed team, whose aim is to improve the health of our community by delivering high-quality patient care, whilst maintaining a fulfilling working environment for all. Our patient list size is currently around 18000.
Our team consists of:
* 5 GP partners
* 12 Salaried GPs
* 2 Advanced Nurse practitioners
* 1 Advanced Clinical Practitioner
* A nursing team which consists of both Practice Nurses and HCAs
* Management team
* Data Admin Team
* Reception Admin Team
* MSK Admin team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical coder. There may be an occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
1. Accurately read-coding data on SystmOne into the patient record
2. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately in patient records and completing any detailed actions
3. Being aware of Qof requirements when doing the above
4. Record sensitive information accurately eg HIV status, child protection register, safeguarding issues
5. File and store records as required
6. Photocopy documentation as required
7. Action all incoming faxes, emails and mail in a timely manner
8. Scanning of patient-related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records
9. Input data into the patients' healthcare records as necessary
10. Processing of incoming and outgoing medical records
11. Start to finish management of new patient registrations
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical coder may be requested to:
1. Review and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the Data Team Leader)
2. Partake in audit as required
3. Support reception staff, providing cover during staff absences
4. Book appointments
5. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
6. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a healthcare setting
* Experience with SystmOne
* Previous administration duties
Desirable
* Experience in Primary Care
* Previous clinical coding experience
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
IG Medical
Address
7a East Parade
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 8EZ
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