Medical Coder in High Wycombe

Chiltern House Medical Centre in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Medical Coder / Clinical Systems Coder to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a part-time role with flexible shifts, offering a Band 3 salary (or higher depending on experience). The ideal candidate will have strong experience working within a GP practice and must be EMIS-trained, as this is the primary clinical system used at the surgery. You will play an important role in coding clinical information accurately, maintaining high-quality patient records, supporting QOF and reporting processes, and assisting with workflow optimisation across the practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about data quality and clinical accuracy within primary care.

If you are looking for a flexible role within a welcoming practice environment, this position offers an excellent chance to contribute and develop in a well-established team.

• Accurately code clinical information, letters, and patient data using Read Codes/SNOMED.
• Review and process hospital correspondence, test results, and medical summaries.
• Support QOF, enhanced services, and reporting requirements by ensuring correct data entry.
• Maintain and update high-quality patient records within EMIS.
• Assist with creating clinical templates and improving workflow processes.
• Liaise with clinicians to resolve coding queries and ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to audits and data quality improvement across the practice.

Chiltern House Medical Centre is a long-established and busy GP practice based in High Wycombe, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary care. Our team consists of experienced GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and a dedicated administrative team who work collaboratively to support the health and wellbeing of our local community. We pride ourselves on providing accessible, compassionate, and efficient healthcare services while continuously improving our systems, workflows, and data quality. As a forward-thinking practice, we actively support staff development and encourage a positive, inclusive working environment where team members can grow and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

• Accurately code clinical information and patient data using Read Codes/SNOMED.
• Review, interpret, and code clinical letters, hospital correspondence and test results.
• Ensure compliance with QOF, enhanced services, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality patient records.
• Create and maintain clinical templates and workflows.
• Assist with summarising new patient notes.
• Monitor coding accuracy and resolve data issues.
• Liaise with clinicians regarding coding queries.
• Support colleagues with clinical system processes.
• Assist with audits and data quality improvement.

• Previous experience working in a GP practice in a coding or data quality role.
• Strong working knowledge of EMIS clinical system.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret clinical terminology and medical correspondence.
• Good IT skills, including data entry and document handling.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

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.