Clinical Coder/Summariser

NHS; Borough of Wyre; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Clinical Coder/Summariser to join a supportive team. This role offers flexible working hours, up to 30 hours per week, including remote options. Responsibilities include summarising clinical information into the Practice computer system (EMIS WEB) and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and IT skills alongside GCSEs in Maths and English. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care is essential.
• Logical thinker with strong judgement and decision-making skills.
• Experience in healthcare roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Summarise and Read Code clinical letters and patient records into EMIS WEB.
• Assess and take accountability for own performance.
• Sort patient records and prepare them for scanning.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills

Strong analytical skills

Flexibility and understanding of teamwork

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

A Level / NVQ Level 3 in relevant area

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical coder/Summariser to join our forward thinking, supportive, family friendly training practice.

This role may be available in part time/flexible hours or remote working up to 30 hours per week.

• High QOF points, EMIS Web, Docman
• GP Training practice

Main duties of the job

• Summarise and Read Code relevant information from clinical letters and patients clinical records into the Practice computer system (EMIS WEB), working strictly in accordance with the Practice notes & summarising protocol.
• Towork calmly and independently.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the applicant.

About us

We are a large, friendly team with 4 Partner GPs and 1 Management Partner; 3 salaried GP's; 2 GP Reg; 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurse Manager, 5 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs and highly skilled Management and Administration teams.

We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS; believe in and value quality patient care.

Long established training and teaching of medical students, GP registrars, student nurses and business administration apprenticeships. Opportunity to become involved in supervision and education

PCN employed; Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Care Co-Ordinator's

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Admin light practice, fully supported with a large highly skilled administration and clerical team

Equal opportunities employer

Job responsibilities

• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the Patient’s medical history
• Participate in performance review and appraisals
• Sorting Patient records and letters in preparation for scanning/summarising
• Summarise and Read Code relevant information from clinical letters and patient’s clinical records into the Practice computer system (EMIS WEB), working strictly in accordance with the Practice notes & summarising protocol.
• Utilise relevant systems/equipment to be able to do the job to the best of your ability.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• Timely management of clinical information received in practice.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients to support the delivery of policy and procedures.

Confidentiality

• While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the role, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
• To work in accordance with all Practice written protocols.

Equality and Diversity

• The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures, policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respectful of circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights.

Safeguarding

• The Thornton Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. The post-holder will be expected to share this commitment.
• Personal/Professional Development
• The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment.
• Please note that because the general practice framework is subject to national/local amendments, this job description is likely to alter with time. It is intended to be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder at regular intervals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent experience
• A Level / NVQ Level 3 qualifications Knowledge of GP practice / NHS / Services provided in the community

Experience

• Strong customer service and communication skills Logical thinker who can provide a rationale for decision made Flexibility and understanding of importance of teamwork Strong judgement and decision-making skills Strong IT skills
• Experience in Primary Care
• Experience in healthcare roles
• Strong analytical skills

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.