The Role
The Information Assistant within Clinical Coding will provide support to the 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 a 95% target.
You will have knowledge of patient journey (ADT) and interaction with other specialties. It is expected you will also possess a 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 organization 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, and 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
* Educated to HNC level, with a high numerical and statistical content and further skills gained through a mixture of experience and internal formal training.
* Experience working in an information/statistics environment with prior NHS experience an advantage.
* A specialist knowledge and experience of the application of NHS data definitions, information standards, and policies is required.
* Effective and sure communication skills are required to present, advise on analyses and implications; provide instruction and guidance on procedures and standards.
* An ability to identify and resolve straightforward technical and organizational obstacles to the information production process is required.
* Planning and organizing of your 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:
* Patient scheduling experience on Patient Management System.
* Knowledge of Patient Management System.
* Understanding of health record protocols on confidentiality and data protection.
* Interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
* Computer literate with accurate keyboard skills for data entry.
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure targets are met.
* Experience in multi-tasking working as part of a team and on your own initiative.
* 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 is Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00-18:00; however, flexible working hours are available with a blended approach to working from the 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!
Please contact Karen Hay at Karen.Hay@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator at lynn.deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
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:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension).
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee counselling services.
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures.
NHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both 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, organization, or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack or our recruitment webpage.
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