We are seeking a passionate and adaptable team player to join our friendly admin team with the Moray Coast Medical Practice. We're happy to consider Full time/Part time/Job share applicants.
We are an established Practice working from a single, modern, purpose-built site in Lossiemouth on the gorgeous Moray Coast. We have a growing patient population of over 10,000, with further growth expected. We have a good training ethos and support individual personal development.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coder and Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your ability to ensure consistent, high-quality coding will directly support our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
Key Responsibilities
* Coding and Data Management: Accurately summarise and read code patient records, hospital correspondence, and other data sources into our clinical (Vision) and Docman systems, ensuring adherence to protocols.
* Mentorship: Support and mentor less experienced administrators to enhance team capabilities.
* Team Development: Contribute to improving the quality of data collection and administrative processes.
* Daily Administration: Oversee tasks such as triaging clinical letters, managing patient records, and ensuring smooth operation of appointments and correspondence.
* Audits and Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks and identify discrepancies to maintain accurate patient records.
* Workflow Optimisation: Assist in clinical documentation review and the improvement of practice workflows.
* Compliance: Adhere to coding requirements for Enhanced Services (ES) and Public Health Management (PHM).
* Mailbox Management: Ensure all emails are actioned promptly.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Experience with VISION and clinical coding protocols.
* Good working knowledge of medical terminology.
* NAT 5 (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy, or relevant work-based experience.
* Strong communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.
* Patient-focused, with empathy and compassion when handling queries.
Preferred Skills
* Clinical Coding Qualification/training.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
Benefits of Joining
* Professional development: Access ongoing training and support to grow your skills.
* Meaningful impact: Contribute to improving patient health and wellbeing.
* Supportive team: Collaborate with friendly, dedicated healthcare professionals.
* Competitive salary: Rewarding financial package based on experience.
* NHS Pension scheme
Application by CV to dawn.harvey4@nhs.scot. Informal enquiries welcome.
Closing date 28th March 2025.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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