Clinical Coder & Administration

The Stephenson Medical Practice; Washington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare practice in the United Kingdom is looking for a Clinical Coder & Administration team member to manage day-to-day coding of clinical documentation. The role includes filing records, handling correspondence, and supporting a team focused on patient care. Candidates should be motivated, flexible, and experienced in administrative tasks, ideally within a healthcare setting. The practice offers extensive support for professional development, encouraging a work-life balance with generous leave policies.

Benefits

37.5 hours over 4.5 days

6 weeks annual leave

DOOB day off for birthdays

Qualifications

• Flexibility and cooperation in daily tasks.
• Motivated individual capable of handling pressure.
• Polite and confident interactions, especially with patients.

Responsibilities

• Accurately coding clinical data.
• Filing and storing medical records promptly.
• Handling incoming correspondence efficiently.
• Supporting the recall team for long-term conditions.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Politeness

Confident communication

Education

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English

NHQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Administration

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

Clinical Coder & Administration (carrying out the day to day coding of clinical documentation)

• 37.5 hours worked over 4 1/2 days
• 6 weeks annual leave
• DOOB day - additional day off for birthday

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilitiesof the Coder & Administration.There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.

Accuratelyclinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record

Identifyingrelevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, codingappropriately and completing any detailed action

Inputtingand extracting data as required to support practice reports

Filingand storing records as required

Photocopyingdocumentation as required

Actioningall incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner.

Scanningpatient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patientshealthcare records. Inputtingdata into patients healthcare records as necessary

Answeringincoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callersrequest appropriately

Carryingout system searches as requested

Supportingthe recall team that manages Long Term conditions review system

Secondaryresponsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities,the Clinical Coder may be requested to:

Reviewand update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the SeniorGP Partner

Partakein audit as directed by the audit lead

Bookappointments

About us

The Stephenson Medical Practice (12,500 patients)is a well organisedtraining practicewith an excellent reputation that employs aTeam of Leadersphilosophy which recognises the skills and interests of all our team members. We encourage and support personal development hoping the successful candidate can be trained and developed in line with our succession planning. We are forward thinking and put the patient at the centre of everything we do while ensuring flexible ways of working for the team trying to achieve a work/life balance.(No member of staff works on their birthday!!)

We have an active patient participation group that is supportive and helps us design our services. Friends and Family test results always produce excellent comments from patients and they are very appreciative of our efforts.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilitiesof the Coder & Administration.There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

a.Accuratelyclinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record

b.Identifyingrelevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, codingappropriately and completing any detailed action

c.Inputtingand extracting data as required to support practice reports

d.Filingand storing records as required

e.Photocopyingdocumentation as required

f.Actioningall incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner

g.Scanningpatient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patientshealthcare records

h.Inputtingdata into patients healthcare records as necessary

i.Answeringincoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callersrequest appropriately

j.Carryingout system searches as requested

l.Supportingthe recall team that manages Long Term conditions review system

Secondaryresponsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities,the Clinical Coder may be requested to:

a.Reviewand update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the SeniorGP Partner

b.Partakein audit as directed by the audit lead

d.Bookappointments

Person Specification

• flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Polite and confident

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English
• NHQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Administration

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• EMIS clinical system

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.