Clinical Coding Administrator

NHS
Full Time
Margate
12.71 an hour
Posted Yesterday

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Job Description

Job summary

We are seeking a Clinical Coding Administrator to join our Administration Team.

Working alongside four other team members, this is a busy and varied role that requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced healthcare environment. The successful candidate will support the accurate processing and coding of clinical information to ensure patient records are maintained to a high standard.

Main duties of the job

Accurately code and record clinical data within the patient clinical system.

Review patient correspondence, identify relevant clinical information, apply appropriate coding, and complete any necessary follow-up actions.

Input and extract patient data to support practice reporting requirements.

Process and action incoming correspondence, emails, and post promptly in accordance with practice policies and procedures.

Scan and upload patient documentation to electronic healthcare records, ensuring accurate filing and storage.

Maintain accurate patient healthcare records by inputting data in line with clinical guidelines and confidentiality standards.

Provide administrative support to clinical staff as required.

Participate in clinical audits and data quality work as directed by the audit lead.

About us

Our organisation comprises one surgery operating across two sites, serving a patient population of over 25,000 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive and welcoming environment that promotes a strong sense of community and a family feel among both staff and patients.

As a recognised training practice, we take pride in supporting and mentoring the next generation of GPs, contributing positively to the future of primary care. Our multidisciplinary team is approachable, friendly, and supportive, fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring an excellent experience for both patients and staff alike

Job responsibilities

Manage the clinical coding requirements for all electronic and hard-copy documentation relating to registered patients.

Ensure all coding activities and patient workflow processes are completed in accordance with NHS guidelines and our Northdown and Dashwood protocols, policies, and procedures, while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and confidentiality standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of General Education
Demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

Working in a GP Practice.
Working with Emis, Docman and IPlato
Understanding of medical/clinical coding principles
Trained in clinical coding

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northdown & Dashwood Surgery

Address

Northdown Surgery

Northdown Park Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 2TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northdownsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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