Clinical Coder

Ramsay Health Care; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading private hospital, Oaks Hospital, as a Clinical Coder. This full-time role involves coding clinical data and requires qualifications in clinical coding along with strong communication and computer skills. Enjoy benefits like 25 days of leave, a private pension, and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension with matching contributions

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance x3 base salary

Free Training and Development

Free Parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have clinical coding qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills and customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of NHS tariffs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join the inpatient team as a Clinical Coder at Oaks Hospital.
• Work effectively in a team and independently as required.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

Foundation level clinical coding qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Coder

Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester with coverage to other Hospital Sites in the region

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time

Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits

Summary:
Oaks Hospital is one of Essex's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatments and services.

Located on the outskirts of Colchester, the hospital opened on this site in 1994 and currently has 57 bedrooms including three twin-bedded rooms all with en-suite facilities to ensure complete privacy throughout your stay.

The role:

We currently have a excellent opportunity for a Clinical Coder to join our inpatient team at our Oaks Hospital, based in Colchester.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Foundation level clinical coding qualification or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated Computer Skills;
• Sound written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and
• independently as required;
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business;
• Demonstrated Customer Service skills.
• Previous clinical knowledge or experience;
• Current knowledge of NHS tariffs

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We care.

It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.