Clinical Coder

Clinical Document Coder

Position: Clinical Document Coder
Type: Part-Time (20 - 30 hours per week)
Location: Burnley

Job Summary

Not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to providing high-quality services to our GP practice members and a portfolio of patient services.

Our clinical services are led by experienced clinical leads working collaboratively with Federation managers.

Main Duties of the Job

• Extract and analyze clinical information from manual and computerized patient health records to assign appropriate clinical codes.


• Ensure accuracy in clinical coding, impacting revenue generation and funding for the Practice.


• Provide cover for coding staff absences as needed, ensuring continuity in data coding.


• Work independently on routine coding tasks once trained, seeking guidance from a supervisor when necessary.


• Communicate effectively with the coding team, doctors, nursing staff, and others regarding coding issues.


• Resolve coding queries by consulting with your line manager and other medical staff.


• Manage your workload to ensure accuracy and completeness in meeting targets, and communicate any challenges to your Line Manager.


• Assist with any ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Job Responsibilities

This job description serves as a guide for the duties expected of the post holder and may evolve as the department develops and resources change.

Adaptability is essential.

Confidentiality & Information Governance:

• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient, service user, staff, and contractor information.


• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Health & Safety at Work:

• Take reasonable care of your health and safety and that of others.


• Report any incidents or accidents immediately using the ELA Incident reporting system.

Quality:

• Maintain high standards of quality within the practice.


• Reflect on personal and team performance and suggest improvements.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and others associated with the role.


• Be responsive to the needs for alternative communication methods.

Person Specification
Qualifications:

• Essential: Good general education or equivalent standard


• Desirable: Medical Terminology qualifications

Experience:

• Essential:
  
  
  
  • Proficient IT skills
  
  
  • Ability to accurately analyze and extract relevant information
  
  
  • Strong attention to detail
  
  
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload
  
  
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  
  
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  
  • Willingness to receive and absorb training
  
  
  • Flexible approach to work
  
  
  
  


• Desirable:
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of EMIS Web or System One
  
  
  • Familiarity with clinical terminology and read code hierarchy