Clinical Coder

at  Canterbury Medical Practice

Role Responsibilities Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, code appropriately and complete any action required To scan all patient related post onto the system using Docman software and to file this information accurately to the patient’s medical record using pre-set options To correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding records are amended accurately Assess correspondence and deal with as appropriate and/or pass to appropriate colleagues via workflow process, ensuring coding and organising of all relevant information Follow practice protocols to ensure consistent and high quality care is provided to our patients including data accuracy Code with additional free text, if appropriate, the clinical information on to the patient record using practice templates and EMIS Web software. Ensure Problems are recorded appropriately and rationalised when required Summarising of patient healthcare records, within specified timescale Deal with queries relating to coding Assist with auditing process with the Workflow GP Lead To attend internal and external meetings as appropriate To keep up to date with mandatory and role specific training as well as attend training courses and other events relating to the role Helping to solve day-to-day issues with IT, systems, workloads, etc as they arise To keep up-to-date with the Policies and Procedures of the organisation Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role During absence of colleagues provide essential cover and carry out any other appropriate duties to ensure continuing provision of the service

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