Clinical Coding & Records Specialist

Cumbria Health; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria Health is seeking a motivated Clinical Coding Administrator to join our General Practice team in Carlisle. You will review clinical correspondence and ensure accurate coding and recording within patient records, supporting safe and effective information management.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) based at our Head Office in Carlisle. Experience in healthcare, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong IT/administrative skills are essential; training can be provided for

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience of medical records coding or willingness to train.
• Ability to use NHS computer systems and EMIS.
• GCSE English and Maths at C or above; A Level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organising patient records and correspondence for clinical summarisation.
• Reviewing medical records and producing a concise history summary.
• Using SNOMED coding within EMIS to record information from paper records into the practice system.
• Filing and maintaining patient records and secure information systems.
• Retrieving medical records and assisting with medical/insurance records and invoicing.
• Processing out-of-hours reports and directing them to the appropriate department.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Medical records coding experience

NHS computer systems knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

GCSE English & Math

A Level or equivalent experience

National Clinical Coding Qualification

Tools

EMIS

GP2GP

NHS systems

Job description

Cumbria Health is seeking a motivated Clinical Coding Administrator to join our General Practice team in Carlisle. You will review clinical correspondence and ensure accurate coding and recording within patient records, supporting safe and effective information management.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) based at our Head Office in Carlisle. Experience in healthcare, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong IT/administrative skills are essential; training can be provided for