ob Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review and analyse patient records to identify relevant diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate ICD, CPT and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, payer requirements and hospital policies.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to clarify diagnoses and treatments.
• Resolve coding discrepancies and claim denials with the billing department.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of patient records.
• Stay updated on coding standards, healthcare regulations and industry best practices.

Quality and Safety

• Maintain service quality and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with all applicable safety and quality-control procedures.
• Follow environmental safety and infection-control precautions.
• Ensure safety procedures and quality-assurance standards are maintained.
• Support clinical audits and submit reports as required.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families and healthcare personnel.

Continuous Education

• Participate in staff education, induction, peer reviews, case studies and clinical presentations.
• Participate in departmental programmes, committees and staff meetings.
• Support the orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintain professional knowledge through lectures, seminars and online learning.
• Complete all licensing, certification and mandatory training requirements within the specified timelines.
• Apply relevant technical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and related sciences.

Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

• Comply with all OSH and infection-control policies, standards and procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and safety concerns.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and incident reports.
• Attend required OSH and infection-control training, awareness programmes and mock drills.
• Follow safe working procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Understand emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Avoid actions that could endanger the health and safety of others.
• Follow waste-management procedures and promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
• Participate in OSHMS audits and inspections.

Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI)

• Read and comply with the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness to minimise infection risks.
• Strictly follow the five moments of hand hygiene.
• Comply with the “bare below the elbows” requirement.
• Maintain appropriate environmental hygiene and infection-control practices at all times.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Certification in medical coding (CPC, CCS, or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Knowledge of hospital information systems and coding software.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communication with clinical and administrative teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Supportive and caring attitude.
• Adaptable with good time-management skills.
• Confident in handling stressful situations.
• Proficient in IT applications.
• Specialist certification: Not applicable.
• Additional department-specific requirements: None specified.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Company Industry

• MedicalHealthcareDiagnosticsMedical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• DoctorNurseParamedicsHospital TechniciansMedical Research

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