Medical Records Quality Auditor

at  Fletchers Solicitors

ABOUT MEDICAL LAW SERVICE AND FLETCHERS GROUP:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.
More information about us can be found on our website. https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us
If youre looking for an alternative career path and want to put your nursing knowledge along with client care to use, MLS part of Fletchers group could be the new role for you! we offer a balanced work life with 35 hours a working week, with bank holidays, Christmas off and Hybrid working. We provide equipment and a full comprehensive training programme to help you settle into the role and understand how you can utilise your nursing skills in a legal environment. The MLS team has grown significantly over the last 2 years and continues to grow we have a large team of nurses from midwives, dental nurses, cardiology, oncology, surgery, general practice, and community nurses. We are now looking to grow the team even further, so regardless of your field of work, we would love to hear from you!
Medical Law Service part of Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse work force, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. Were committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. Were proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of proclaim or other software tools for example Adobe, Microsoft
• Experience of reporting and data analysis tools (eg) Excel, Power BI)
• Medical records handling and knowledge of healthcare sector.
  We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To review medical records service/files before being sent to MLS clients, ensuring quality is of sufficient standard, the correct records have been obtained and that process is being adhered to.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Performance of regular quality check and audit of products completed within MLS as required by client.
• To complete agreed number of audits per team per month and keep documentary evidence reporting to Operations Manager, Medical Records Manager & Head of MLS.
• Audit is to include a review of medical record collection process, file notes and communications with third parties.
• Ensure that quality standards are observed though MLS.
• Provide assurance that all products are to an agreed standard and work is completed within agreed SLAs.
• Provide feedback and assist with training when needed to ensure improvements are made internally.
• Provide recommendations for improvement should the same be noted upon audit.
• Assist in the cultivation of relationships with MLS clients by ensuring quality of products.
• Support the Operations Manager to provide monthly data and results of quality audit.
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies across all departments of MLS.
• Identify potential risk or areas of non-compliance and working with MLS management team, assist in taking corrective action.