The Role
The Information Assistant within Clinical Coding will provide support to Clinical Coding manager by compiling staff worklists and generating coding reports for distribution to acute sites management teams. You will be responsible for training new staff and ongoing support of current clinical coders and you will also be expected to contribute toward achieving 95% target.
You will have knowledge of patient journey (ADT) and interaction with other specialities. It is expected you will also possess good understanding of OPCS4 and ICD10 classifications, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, as this will be used on a regular basis within the role.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. Educated to HNC level, with a high numerical and statistical content and further skills gained through a mixture of experience and internal formal training
2. Experience working in an information/ statistics environment with prior NHS experience an advantage
3. A specialist knowledge and experience of application of NHS data definitions, information standards and policies is required
4. Effective and sure communication skills are required to present, advise on analyses and implications; provide instruction and guidance on procedures and standards
5. An ability to identify and resolve straightforward technical and organisational obstacles to the information production process is required
6. Planning and organising of own workload is required to manage requirements of mandatory routine with non-routine requests and participation in short-term and ongoing internal and external working groups
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It would be great if you also have
7. Patient scheduling experience on Patient Management System
8. Knowledge of Patient Management System
9. Understanding of health record protocols on confidentiality and data protection
10. Interpersonal skills both written and verbal
11. Computer literate with accurate keyboard skills for data entry
12. Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure targets are met
13. Experience in multi-tasking working as part of a team and on own initiative
14. Flexibility
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Clinical Coding within University Hospital Wishaw
The working pattern for this role Monday to Friday between hours of 08:00-18:00, however flexible working hours are available with a blended approach to working from office and WFH
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
15. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
16. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
17. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
18. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
19. Occupational health services
20. Employee counselling services
21. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .