Medical Summariser and Registration Clerk
The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical summariser and Registration Clerk. There may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks, depending on workload and staffing levels:
Primary Responsibilities
- a. Managing the full patient medical records pathway from registration through to deduction on the EMIS clinical system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to practice protocols
- b. Reviewing records and accurately producing a summary of the patients medical history
- c. Accurately read coding data on EMIS
- d. Reviewing progress of summarising to ensure practice targets are achieved
- e. Reviewing all clinical letters and ensuring they are processed appropriately in line with extant protocols
- f. Filing and storing records as required
- g. Photocopying documentation as needed
- h. Actioning all incoming correspondence, emails, and mail in a timely manner
- i. Scanning patient-related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records
- j. Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary
- k. Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls, or dealing with callers requests appropriately
- l. Conducting system searches as requested
- m. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and effective working area at all times
- n. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as required
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Registration Clerk may be requested to:
- a. Review and update the practice summarising policy as required (in conjunction with the Management Partner)
- b. Participate in audit work as directed by the audit lead
- c. Support reception staff by providing cover during staff absences
- d. Book appointments as needed
- e. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota