PCN Clinical Coder

Job summary

Hatters Health PCN are offering an exciting opportunity for a clinical coder to join a newly forming centralised coding team. Working to support our 5 friendly, supportive member practices. The initial term is 1 year fixed contract with a view to a permanent role.

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail with a an organised and methodical approach to work.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Coder will be responsible for:

• Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action
• Identifying and updating relevant clinical information from incoming correspondence
• Accurately coding diagnoses, procedures and relevant information into patient records Highlighting all timely actions, changes to patient care and management to the relevant clinician. Including level of urgency as appropriate
• Liaising with clinicians and administrative staff when clarification or further actions required
• Filing and work flowing documents where appropriate
• Correcting historic/ incorrect coding
• Data cleanse the problem and summary pages in the clinical record
• Maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times

About us

Hatters Health is a mature Primary Care Network (PCN) serving a population of circa 38,500 patients residing across Luton in Bedfordshire. The PCN consists of 5 engaged and proactive core practices: Dr Mirza & Partners, Leagrave Surgery, Lister House Surgery, Oakley Surgery and Sundon Medical Centre. Hatters Health is a supportive network that is enthusiastic about education and training and working collaboratively to best support our diverse communities.

Hatters Mission Statement: Working to deliver services which improve the health and wellbeing of our population and improve job satisfaction for our staff. Hatters Health Network aims to support delivery of high quality, cost effective holistic care to the population we serve, through the sharing of best practice, and by ensuring an equitable approach to enable effective team working

Job responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

This role is an important part of ensuring patient records are accurate, up to date and coded correctly to support safe clinical care and practice reporting.

The Clinical Coder will be responsible for:

Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action

• Identifying and updating relevant clinical information from incoming correspondence

Accurately coding diagnoses, procedures and relevant information into patient records Highlighting all timely actions, changes to patient care and management to the relevant clinician. Including level of urgency as appropriate

• Liaising with clinicians and administrative staff when clarification or further actions required
• Filing and work flowing documents where appropriate

Correct historic/ incorrect coding

Data cleanse the problem and summary pages in the clinical record

• Maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times

This list is not exhaustive.

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills and ability to use clinical systems
• Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a GP surgery or NHS setting
• Knowledge of clinical coding systems (e.g. SNOMED CT / Read Codes)
• Experience using SystmOne or similar systems

Clinical coding or medical terminology qualification

Experience of handling sensitive information

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Personal development:

• To take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance
• To participate in the PCN appraisal scheme
• To undertake training as required including mandatory and statutory training
• To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of the whole Hatters Health PCN primary health care team.

Benefits:

NHS pension scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays (pro-rata)

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade A to C

Desirable

• Previous coding qualification or experience
• Previous NHS experience

Experience

Essential

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills and ability to use clinical systems
• Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP surgery or NHS setting
• Knowledge of clinical coding systems (e.g. SNOMED CT, Read Codes)
• Experience using SystmOne or similar systems
• Clinical coding or medical terminology qualification
• Experience of handling sensitive information

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade A to C

Desirable

• Previous coding qualification or experience
• Previous NHS experience

Personal

Essential

• Evidence good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Takes responsibility for own developmental learning and performance