Clinical Coder/Summariser and Medical Records

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in York is seeking a Clinical Coder/Summariser to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent IT skills and a keen attention to detail while managing patient information accurately. The role involves coding clinical data, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring records are well-maintained. Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with coding clinical information.
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and read coding of patient information.
• Collating and actioning requests for medical records.
• Liaising with clinical colleagues to ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Coder/Summariser and Medical Records

We are looking for a knowledgeable, motivated, organisedindividual with excellent IT skills to join our close-knit team of ClinicalCoders, Clinical Administration and Summarisers.

The post holder must be able to provide a high quality,professional clinical administrative service to patients, doctors, staff,colleagues, health service professionals and others as well as to act withinyour professional boundaries, supporting a team of clinicians in general practice.

Experience preferred but full training will be given to theright candidate

Main duties of the job

• Data entry and read coding of relevant patient information /medical data into clinical system.
• Scanning patient information into computerised records i.e. medical documents, hospital records and letters as necessary.
• Retrieving paper notes as requested.
• Actioning tasks set by clinicians and practice manager.
• Collating/actioning requests for medical records and Insurance reports.
• Reviewing and summarising medical records.

Some flexibility is required as you will sometimes need to work additional/alternative hours to cover for colleagues.

About us

Jorvik Gillygate Practice is a forward-thinking, innovative,and driven organisation that understands the quality of care we provide isdirectly tied to the quality of the people who work at our practice.

We are committed to fostering an open, friendly, andsupportive environment where all staff feel comfortable sharing ideas. Our teammembers can expect to receive the tools, resources, and support they need toenjoy their work and succeed at Jorvik Gillygate.

As a well-established NHS GP surgery, our main practice issituated within the historic York City Walls, just a short walk from localshops and points of interest. We also operate two other practice sites, SouthBank and East Parade.

Job responsibilities

The role of Read coder is fundamental to the smooth runningof the practice and has a unique role in ensuring accurate patient records areavailable for Clinical colleagues.

Liaise with clinical colleagues to ensure that correctinformation is recorded for patients and that they are aware of actionsrequired by the GP.

The post holder will be responsible for reviewing incomingmail and documents on patients' records ensuring this is accurately recorded indate order

Collating and actioning requests for medical andInsurance reports includes liaising with all departments as well as outsideagencies and invoicing

Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc. are assembledaccording to practice protocol, managing workload with an organised andmethodical approach.

Communicate effectively with a range of colleagues andpatients.

Scanning documents, ensuring that they are recordedaccurately and on the correct patient record.

Work accurately when reviewing clinical documentation andfollow clear protocols to ensure that clinical details are recorded accuratelyon patient records.

Prioritise your workload on a daily basis.

Work both independently and within a small team.

Remain calm under pressure.

Adopt a flexible working approach to ensure that theclinical coding team is staffed during periods of absences and sickness whenrequired.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

• Experience of working within a team
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines
• Experience of working with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of coding clinical information
• Experience of SystmOne and/or other clinical system
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting

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.