About this role
Job summary
Creffield Medical Centre in Colchester is looking to welcome a motivated clinical coder to their team, on a part-time basis, for approximately 30-35 hours per week, working across a minimum of 4 days.
Main duties of the job
- Review all incoming correspondence filing the document and entering pertinent information
- Carry out required actions via the patients electronical medical record in accordance with the coding workflow protocol - with attention to QOF and ECF
- Highlight clinician action and workflow to appropriate clinician or team as per workflow protocol
- Organise the medical record of the patient whom you are coding, to link problem titles.
- Recognise own knowledge limits and seek advice from clinical or administrative colleagues as appropriate
- Carry out administrative related tasks as delegated by clinical lead and practice manager.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as allocated by the practice manager or partners.
About us
Creffield Medical Group was formed in June 2017, it is an amalgamation of Creffield Medical Centre, Layer Road Surgery, Turner Road Surgery and North Hill Medical Group and we have 30,000 patients.
Colchester is a historic, vibrant town with quick road and rail links to London Liverpool Street. It houses one of Europes finest zoos, a Norman Castle, beautifully maintained parks, an active theatre scene and new modern art gallery. The local grammar schools are amongst the best in the country and the local area is surrounded by beautiful countryside including Constable country in nearby Dedham. Mersea Island, Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea offer excellent oysters, beaches and sailing within a short drive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding is essential
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent organisational abilities
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
15 Calavry Road
Colchester
Essex
CO2 7GH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)