This Medical Coder post sits in the administrative team at Staveleigh Medical Centre, a GP practice of about 8,200 patients. The work is turning paper and electronic clinical correspondence into accurate coded entries in patient records, then acting on it, such as booking appointments or passing items to the GP. It is a records-and-workflow role that links the clinical and admin teams. GP clinical system experience, such as SystmOne or EMIS, is essential.
What the job involves
- Process incoming clinical correspondence in paper and electronic formats
- Review documents and extract relevant clinical information
- Code diagnoses, measurements, problems and clinical updates accurately onto the medical system
- Carry out actions arising from correspondence, such as booking appointments or forwarding information to the GP
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in line with practice protocols
- Prioritise and manage workflow in a busy administrative environment
- Communicate with the wider practice team to complete tasks on time
Experience
- Experience handling clinical correspondence, including medical letters, and coding it into a GP clinical system
- Experience with clinical and document management systems such as Docman or equivalent
- Experience using GP clinical systems such as TPP SystmOne or EMIS
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of medical terminology
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy administrative environment
Nice to have
- Awareness of GP records processes, including summarising patient records and handling Lloyd George records
- Awareness of medication and prescription terminology and processes
- Understanding of the QOF enhanced service
- Previous experience in a GP practice or healthcare setting
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
