Clinical Records & Coding Specialist (On-Site)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendip Vale Medical Group in the Sea Mills Surgery team is hiring a Clinical Scanner and Coder. The role involves recording documents into patient records, coding according to the Practice Read Coding Protocol, and inputting information into clinical systems.

It is an on-site post with fixed days on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Key responsibilities include accurate coding, information governance compliance (GDPR/DPA), and supporting the clinical team with document management.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued learning and personal development in a relevant field.
• Experience delivering customer service relevant to accurate data recording.

Responsibilities

• Record paper, electronic and result documents into clinical records, coding data per the Practice Read Coding Protocol.
• Code electronic and paper correspondence and results accurately and consistently.
• Input patient information into clinical medical systems.
• Support the clinical team in safe, efficient document management of patient medical records.
• Use anatomical and physiological knowledge to find codes and link problems.
• Check patient tasks and act to complete them.
• Process email correspondence.
• Keep patient files and related admin to quality standards under information governance, GDPR and DPA.
• Work towards performance targets and KPIs, resolving issues with the team.
• Support practice developments and changes to services, policies and structure.
• Attend training and events where appropriate.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the role as agreed with management.

Skills

Medical terminology

Coding

IT skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Continued learning

Tools

EMIS

Word

Excel

Job description

Mendip Vale Medical Group in the Sea Mills Surgery team is hiring a Clinical Scanner and Coder. The role involves recording documents into patient records, coding according to the Practice Read Coding Protocol, and inputting information into clinical systems.

It is an on-site post with fixed days on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Key responsibilities include accurate coding, information governance compliance (GDPR/DPA), and supporting the clinical team with document management.