Clinical Coder (Medical experience required)

University Medical Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive GP practice in Reading seeks a meticulous Clinical Coder to assign medical codes to patient records. This part-time role offers 22.5 hours a week, specifically Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00. Candidates should have a clinical background and experience in NHS or other medical settings. Strong IT skills and effective communication abilities are essential. Pay starts at £16.50 per hour, depending on experience. This position helps maintain accurate patient records through coding and summarising medical information.

Qualifications

• Experience working in NHS or other medical providers.
• Ability to efficiently handle coding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assign medical codes to patient records accurately.
• Assess risk using clinical judgement.
• Process patient related correspondence.
• Assist with medical/insurance forms.
• Summarise and code MREs and GP2GP notes.
• Review medical records and remove third-party references.
• Action tasks as required.

Skills

Clinical background

Strong understanding of medical terminology

Proficiency within IT

Administrative competence

Effective communication skills

Organisational abilities

Job description

Clinical Coder (Medical experience required)

The University Medical Group is a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking and progressive GP practice (rated Outstanding by CQC) with over 32,000 patients and we are looking to recruit a meticulous and detail‑oriented Clinical Coder to join our team.

This is an opportunity for a highly self‑motivated, 'can‑do' individual. If you are able to work on your own initiative as well as communicate effectively in a team and enjoy working in a fast paced, busy environment, this may be the role for you.

Working Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (22.5 hours per week) (salary dependent upon experience).

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in accurately assigning medical codes to patient records.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing risk using clinical judgement, triaging letters from secondary care providers and other medical professionals.
• Process patient related correspondence received from healthcare providers and update information on the clinical record.
• Assist with the completion of medical/insurance forms (MCFs); these will subsequently be reviewed and signed off by a GP.
• Summarisation and coding of MREs and GP2GP notes.
• Review medical records and remove third‑party references as per protocols.
• Action tasks as required.
• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post as required.

Skills and experience

• Clinical background with experience working in NHS or other medical providers.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficiency within IT.
• Administrative competence to handle coding tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Organisational abilities to manage coding assignments effectively.

About us

The practice has 63 staff members: 3 GP partners, 17 salaried GPs, 7 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy technician, 2 HCAs, 3 paramedics, 4 nurses, 1 nursing associate and 1 physician associate.

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.

Depending on experience, pay starts at £16.50 per hour.