Clinical Coder

Company Overview
Buckland Medical Centre is a dynamic and patient-focused GP practice operating across three sites in Dover. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services through a collaborative team of healthcare professionals and support staff committed to improving patient outcomes.

Location: Site-based / face-to-face (no remote working). Buckland Medical Centre including Peter Street Surgery and Tara Surgery

Brief Description: Responsible for reviewing, analysing, summarising and accurately coding patient information using SNOMED CT. Supports data quality, QOF achievement, disease registers and contractual requirements whilst maintaining accurate patient records. Please note: This is a fully site-based, face-to-face role and is not available as a remote or home-working position.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· Review patient correspondence, hospital letters, discharge summaries and clinical documentation.

· Accurately code diagnoses, procedures, symptoms and clinical information using SNOMED CT.

· Maintain accurate, complete and contemporaneous patient records.

· Identify and correct coding inaccuracies where appropriate.

· Support and maintain disease registers and long term condition registers.

· Assist with achievement of QOF, Enhanced Services and other contractual requirements.

· Undertake data quality audits, validation exercises and data cleansing activities.

· Work with clinicians to clarify information and resolve coding discrepancies.

· Generate reports and information required to support operational and clinical objectives.

· Support development and implementation of coding procedures and best practice.

· Use EMIS Web, Docman and other NHS systems appropriately.

· Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Confidentiality

· Treat all patient and Practice information as strictly confidential.

· Comply with GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Practice policies.

Equality and Diversity

· Respect the privacy, dignity, beliefs and rights of patients and colleagues.

Safeguarding

· Maintain up to date safeguarding knowledge and comply with Practice procedures.

Communication

· Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and external organisations.

Personal and Professional Development

· Participate in mandatory training, appraisals and personal development activities.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

· Participate in audits and service improvement initiatives.

Health and Safety

· Work in accordance with Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and report risks identified.

Essential Criteria

· Good standard of education including GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.

· Experience working within a GP Practice, NHS organisation or healthcare environment.

· Knowledge of medical terminology.

· Knowledge of SNOMED CT clinical coding.

· Experience using EMIS Web or equivalent clinical systems.

· Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

· Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.

Desirable Criteria

· Accredited Clinical Coding qualification.

· Previous dedicated Clinical Coding experience within General Practice.

· Knowledge of QOF, Enhanced Services and Primary Care contracts.

· Experience of Docman and data quality initiatives.

This Job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Practice Manager.

Join us as a Clinical Coder and play a crucial role in enhancing our practice's operational excellence! We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their expertise while growing within a supportive environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person