Job summary
Bugbrooke Medical Practice is a well-respected and
established GP surgery providing primary care services to approximately 10,900
patients. The surgery is a rural practice located in the village of Bugbrooke.
The practice values high clinical standards and aims for an
excellent patient experience.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Clinical Coder. This is a new post to work within our current administration team. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and hardworking individual who can bring their knowledge and expertise to this role.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Coder, you will bring integrity, teamwork and focus, in addition to your skills to support our patients and the team.
Duties include:
Accurately clinically coding data on SystmOne into patient records.
Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action.
Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to the patient healthcare records.
The successful candidate will be able to work together
as a team and individually.
Previous
Primary care experience would be an advantage for this role but training will
be provided for the right candidate.
About us
Bugbrooke Medical Practice has 4 partners, supported by a surgery team made up of
salaried GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses and HCAs. Additional support is also given
by a team of skilled Administrators and Receptionists. The practice values high clinical standards and aims for an excellent patient experience
Bugbrooke Medical Practice also provides training for GP
Registrars, foundation year doctors and medical students.
The practice is part of the Blue PCN made up of 5 local GP
surgeries that work together with the aim of improving healthcare for the
community and reducing healthcare inequalities.
The practice is also involved in Research and the benefits
associated with this for future patient care.
The health and wellbeing of staff and patients is always
main priority.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the read-coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on SystmOne clinical system, adhering to the practice coding policy.
Read all incoming correspondence to the practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis / procedure / information in the patients records, deciding whether to send on to a GP, ensuring follow up actions / tests are brought to the attention of the relevant staff.
Scan patient-related documents onto their medical records using codes as agreed by clinical team.
Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto the patient record.
Ensure that all QOF related data is captured.
Ensuring that all clinical codes are current.
Following practice protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - GCSE Mathematics C or above
- - GCSE English C or above
- - Experience of working in Health care setting
- - Experience of administrative duties
- - Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- - IT Skills
- - Time management and ability to work to deadlines
- - Problem solving skills
- - Planning & organising
- - Team Player
- - Self-motivated
- - Flexibility
Desirable
- - Experience of reviewing medical records and assigning specific codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
- -Experience of working with General Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience is desirable but not essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Bugbrooke Medical Practice
Address
Levitts Road
Bugbrooke
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN7 3QN