Data, Coder and Summariser
Job Description
Job summary
As Read coder and Summariser you are to support the data quality team in their work and as your knowledge, skills, and experience progress you will undertake development across the varying responsibilities of the team.
You are required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge around QOF, Information Governance, Information Management, IG Toolkit, Data Protection, Caldicott, Freedom of Information legislation and implement these throughout your daily duties.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for read coding and linking to existing and new problems by marking it as a new episode/on-going and decide the appropriate place to attach it in the patient record. Responsible for coding complex medical documents and summarising Medical Record Envelopes when received into practice. Management of NHS Mail and daily incoming mail, this includes scanning and attaching all patient-related documents to patient records and distribution of other post appropriately. Ensure all patient records are maintained appropriately working to Information Governance standards and the provisions of Data Protection. Managing E-consults, subject access requests, Insurance reports, death certificates and cremation forms. Processing safeguarding documents in line with the Affinity Care safeguarding administration protocol. Dealing with medical record movement and the EDI links and queries from PCSE. Responsible for assigning and dealing with unassigned tasks in a timely manner that have been received from internal and external sources to the appropriate members of the team or individuals in a timely manner. Support the team with Retinal Screening reports running and saving. Support the team on management of PNL and E-Cards on the Cervical Screening Management System CSMS). Provide support across Affinity Care when required.
About us
We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 7 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.
Benefits include:
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Holiday
- Well-being day
- NHS pension
Job responsibilities
Responsible for read coding and linking to existing and new problems by marking it as a new episode/on-going and decide the appropriate place to attach it in the patient record. Responsible for coding complex medical documents and summarising Medical Record Envelopes when received into practice. Management of NHS Mail and daily incoming mail, this includes scanning and attaching all patient-related documents to patient records and distribution of other post appropriately. Ensure all patient records are maintained appropriately working to Information Governance standards and the provisions of Data Protection. Managing E-consults, subject access requests, Insurance reports, death certificates and cremation forms. Processing safeguarding documents in line with the Affinity Care safeguarding administration protocol. Dealing with medical record movement and the EDI links and queries from PCSE. Responsible for assigning and dealing with unassigned tasks in a timely manner that have been received from internal and external sources to the appropriate members of the team or individuals in a timely manner. Support the team with Retinal Screening reports running and saving. Support the team on management of PNL and E-Cards on the Cervical Screening Management System CSMS). Provide support across Affinity Care when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- An understanding of data protection legislation
- GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Experience using medical systems
- General Practice or NHS experience
Desirable
- Coding and summarising experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Other
Essential
- Evidence of willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to multi-task
- Adaptable, innovative, forward looking
- Enthusiasm, with energy and drive
- Professional and smart appearance
- Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
- Able to travel if required
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
Affinity Care
Address
Westcliffe Medical Practice
Westcliffe Rd
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3EE
