Medical Coder (Gables)

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Coventry
  • 12.50 an hour
NHS

Job Description

Job summary

We are looking for a Medical Coder to join our busy GP Practice taking responsibility for the coding of relevant information into our patients' healthcare records using the EMIS Web clinical system.

*** Please note that the interviews for this role will take place on the morning of Friday 11th April 2025***

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

  • Accurately read-coding data onto patient records
  • Identifying clinical information, coding appropriately and completing detailed actions
  • Scanning of patient documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records
  • Amending and / or making additions to medical records to ensure that correct and complete information is each patients' electronic record
  • Additional ad hoc tasks within the team as required

Previous experience in a medical setting is essential, along with these skills:

  • Accurate with excellent attention to detail
  • Organised and able to prioritise a busy and changing workload
  • Experience of administrative work
  • Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously

About us

We are an exciting training Practice committed to the delivery of high quality patient care through utilising a diverse range of skills appropriate to the needs of the practice population.

We offer a nurturing environment to support the learning and development of all of our staff. The practice offers staff the opportunity to experience a wide range of clinical management techniques and presentations. With the support of senior clinicians, we utilise best practice & innovative technologies to enhance the outcomes for our patients.

You would be joining a great team where your commtiment will be valued, your skills respected and your ambition rewarded.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Medical Coder to join our busy GP Practice taking responsibility for the coding of relevant information into our patients' healthcare records using the EMIS Web clinical system.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Accurately read-coding data onto patient records
  • Identifying clinical information, coding appropriately and completing detailed actions
  • Scanning of patient documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records
  • Amending and / or making additions to medical records to ensure that correct and complete information is each patients' electronic record
  • Additional ad hoc tasks within the team as required

Previous experience in a medical setting is essential, along with these skills:

  • Accurate with excellent attention to detail
  • Organised and able to prioritise a busy and changing workload
  • Experience of administrative work
  • Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously

Person Specification

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Essential

  • 119855383

Desirable

  • 119855382

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

Coventry North Primary Care Network

Address

Gables Medicentre

268 Holbrook Lane

Coventry

CV6 4DD

Employer's website

https://www.parkleysmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Good luck with your application