Clinical Coding & Workflow Administrator

Integrated Care System; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Coding & Workflow Administrator. The role requires managing SNOMED coding for patient records, providing administrative support, and ensuring accurate data entry. Ideal candidates should have experience in clinical coding and healthcare settings, be proficient in Office applications, and possess excellent time management skills. Join us to contribute to quality patient care!

Qualifications

• Experience working with the general public.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of SNOMED coding.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code data on the clinical system into patients' medical records.
• Identify and refer clinical actions to the appropriate team.
• Scan patient-related documentation and attach scanned documents.

Skills

Understanding of clinical coding

Experience with EMIS/SystmOne

Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously

Effective time management

Proficient in Office and Outlook

Experience in a healthcare setting

Education

GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Job description

Clinical Coding & Workflow Administrator

This is an exciting role within our practice to join us as a Clinical Coding & Workflow Administrator within our IT and Coding Department.

To be responsible for the SNOMED coding of relevant information into patients' electronic healthcare records on the clinical system, in an accurate, timely, safe, and efficient manner.

In addition, the post holder will be a team player who can use their initiative to prioritise workload and support the team, providing administrative support in line with the organisation's needs.

Main duties of the job

• Accurately code data on the clinical system into patients' medical records and workflow documents for staff members where appropriate.
• Identify relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, code appropriately, and complete any detailed actions required.
• Reorganise and summarise patient records and letters in preparation for summarising.
• Identify and refer clinical actions to the appropriate team, including GPs.
• Scan patient-related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients' healthcare records.

About us

SAVILLE MEDICAL GROUP is a large, friendly practice in the centre of Newcastle with a branch surgery at Newbiggin Hall.

We care for approximately 42,500 patients, including a high proportion of students in the City Centre and a typical population in the branch surgery. Our workforce includes 7 GP Partners, 24 Salaried GPs, and an extensive Nursing team. Additionally, we have a medicines management team with 3 Clinical Pharmacists and over 40 skilled staff members.

We also offer an expanding wellbeing team of 12 staff members with experience in mental health, dementia, children's charities, homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and supporting patients who struggle to engage with services.

Our Primary Care Network is led by one of our GP Partners and Practice Manager, enabling collaboration with key partners including the CCG, Newcastle Hospital Trust, LMC, and our Federation. This helps the practice stay proactive in integrating healthcare policy and digital systems, making each day challenging and rewarding.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role of Clinical Coding and Workflow Administrator, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

• Understanding of clinical coding
• Experience with EMIS/SystmOne
• Experience working with the general public
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Effective time management
• Proficient in Office and Outlook
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.