Coding and Summariser Assistant

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to support accurate patient information processing. You will review clinical correspondence, assign SNOMED codes, and maintain patient records efficiently. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to confidentiality. Familiarity with EMIS and previous experience in medical coding are preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Benefits include a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Protected study leave with financial allowance

6-month mentorship/induction package

Qualifications

• Experience in handling administrative or clerical tasks accurately.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Familiarity with primary care terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical correspondence and extract key information.
• Enter accurate SNOMED CT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintain patient records in good repair on EMIS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths

Certification or formal training in SNOMED coding

Tools

EMIS

Job description

We are seeking a reliable anddetail-oriented Medical Coder to support the clinical team by ensuring accurateprocessing, coding and management of patient information within EMIS. The postholder will be responsible for reviewing clinical correspondence, assigning thecorrect SNOMED codes, updating patient records and following establishedpathways to ensure information is recorded safely and efficiently.

The role involves close collaborationwith clinicians, the scanning team and administrative colleagues to maintainhigh standards of data quality, support QOF and clinical audits and ensuretimely coding completion. The ideal candidate will have excellentattention to detail, the ability to work independently, strong organisationalskills and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. Prior experiencein medical coding or familiarity with EMIS and primary care terminology isdesirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Review incoming clinical correspondence (hospital letters, discharge summaries, clinic reports, etc.) and extract key clinical information.
• Summarise transferred paper records (e.g., Lloyd George notes) from previous practices, identifying significant medical history, medications, allergies, surgical history, safeguarding concerns, and other relevant details.
• Assign accurate SNOMED CT codes for diagnoses, procedures, tests, referrals, and relevant medical history.
• Follow practice-specific pathways to route documents to clinicians or other teams as required.
• Check for urgent or abnormal findings and expedite them through the appropriate pathway.
• Manage tasks and workflow queues to ensure timely completion of coding actions.
• Support QOF, enhanced services, and clinical audit requirements by coding or flagging relevant information.
• Identify missing information or discrepancies in patient notes; take corrective action or seek clarification.
• Maintain confidentiality, GDPR compliance, and adherence to practice policies at all times.
• Work closely with the scanning team and wider administrative team to maintain consistent data quality.
• Participate in ongoing training, updates, and quality assurance activities related to coding and data accuracy.
• Enter and maintain complete, accurate patient records in EMIS, ensuring all data is correctly filed and ready for safe clinical use.

About us

Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We havea dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits andincentives including protected study leave with financial allowance.

You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package.Brownlow is an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and westrive for our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex anddiverse community which we are proud to serve.

With this commitment in mind, we actively encourage individualswho self-identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role.We are particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals withlinguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+ community; members of black,minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and from those who are disabled and/ or neurodiverse.

We are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural andsystemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups andmarginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware thatany such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to overcomeand dismantle these.

Extended access will form part of your contracted hours. If youare successful at interview and are registered with any Brownlow site, you arerequired to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.

Job responsibilities

Summarising

• Maintain patient medical records on EMIS in chronological order, in good repair, and archive older records safely.
• Summarise clinical records and update the electronic patient record accurately and promptly, following protocol.
• Identify and elevate any anomalies in patient notes.
• Ensure unnecessary information is disposed of appropriately.
• Sort records and letters in preparation for summarising.
• Respond to staff queries and ensure timely completion of record summaries.

Clinical Coding

• Accurately code all written and electronic clinical correspondence.
• Direct scanned documents to the correct clinician or team using established pathways.
• Stay up to date with pathway changes and proactively follow procedures.
• Liaise with the line manager on any issues with scanned or electronic records.

Admin Duties

• Complete workflow tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Record the arrival of new records delivered by PCSE.
• Undertake any other appropriately delegated task.
• Work closely with clinicians and admin staff to ensure high-quality patient records.

Practice Development and Clinical Governance

• Participate in primary healthcare team meetings.
• Provide data as requested for Practice Development Plans and reports.
• Support clinical and organisational audit process.
• Follow policies on risk management, incident reporting and health and safety.
• Be aware of own development needs and participate in training and education opportunities.
• Operate the practice complaints procedure and respond or forward complaints as appropriate.

Person Specification

• Meticulous and detail-oriented: accurate in reviewing and recording information
• Reliable and dependable: consistently attends work, meets commitments and completes tasks on time
• Discreet: maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately
• Patient-focused: understands the importance of accurate records for safe and effective patient care

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths
• Certification or formal training in SNOMED coding
• Knowledge of clinical terminology relevant to Primary Care

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to adapt to workload peaks or cover colleagues

Experience

• Experience handling administrative or clerical tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information
• Previous experience working in a GP practice or healthcare administration environment
• Familiarity with SNOMED coding and primary care terminology

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism and discretion, with a commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
• Familiarity with EMIS or other primary care clinical systems

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.