Clinical Coder

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Clinical Coder role at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the United Kingdom focuses on processing clinical correspondence, coding with SNOMED CT, scanning to patient records in SystmOne, and keeping patient records accurate and up to date. The job supports practice reports, audits, patient safety and QOF income while ensuring timely actions and effective administration.

You will handle multiple administrative tasks, assist clinical staff, and may serve as a chaperone when required, maintaining an

Responsibilities

• Process and code incoming clinical correspondence using SNOMED CT codes.
• Scan and attach documents to patient records in SystmOne.
• Organise and manage workflow documents efficiently.
• Input accurate clinical codes to maintain patient records.
• Update patient problem lists and Summary Care Records where appropriate.
• Forward correspondence to the appropriate clinician when required.
• Ensure all coding is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Input and extract data to support practice reports, audits, patient safety and QOF income.
• Highlight timely actions and changes to patient care to the relevant clinician.
• File, store and photocopy documentation as required.
• Action all incoming correspondence, emails and post in a timely manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls or deal with requests appropriately.
• Assist with total triage administration.
• Conduct system searches as requested.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area.
• Support clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.
• Undertake a broad spectrum of administrative duties commensurate with the role.
• Act as a chaperone as required.
• Undertake additional administrative duties to support the smooth running of the practice.

Job description

Main Duties of the Job

• Process and code incoming clinical correspondence, both electronic and paper-based, using standard SNOMED CT codes.
• Scan and attach documents to patient records using SystmOne.
• Organise and manage workflow documents efficiently.
• Input accurate clinical codes to maintain patient records.
• Update patient problem lists and Summary Care Records where appropriate.
• Forward correspondence to the appropriate clinician when required.
• Ensure all coding is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Input and extract data as required to support practice reports and audits, and to support both patient safety and QOF income.
• Highlight all timely actions and changes to patient care and management to the relevant clinician.
• File, store and photocopy documentation as required.
• Action all incoming correspondence, emails and post in a timely manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the caller's request appropriately.
• Assist with total triage administration.
• Conduct system searches as requested.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times.
• Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.
• Undertake a broad spectrum of administrative duties commensurate with the role.
• Act as a chaperone as required.
• Undertake additional administrative duties to support the smooth running of the practice.

Wider Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Clinical Coder has the following wider responsibilities:

• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Support and participate in shared learning.
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.
• Support reception staff, providing cover during staff absences.
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children.
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes.
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance.
• Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every twelve months.