Healthcare Data & Coding Administrator GP Practice inESSEX inESSEX PUBLISHED 11 NOV 2024

£12.50 to £13.50 an hour  PERMANENT 
Registering patients, ensuring that information is checked and documented accurately.

Join Our Friendly Team at a Thriving GP Surgery

Are you ready for a rewarding, fulfilling role in a dynamic, supportive environment. Were a busy GP surgery with over 14,800 patientsand were growing. As we expand, were excited to welcome new team members who are compassionate, dedicated, and ready to thrive in a supportive, friendly environment.

If youre looking to bring your skills to a vibrant, community-centred practice, wed love to hear from you.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

  • Experience in clinical administration or medical coding, with proficiency in EMIS Web and SNOMED CT.
  • Knowledge of CQC and QOF standards and experience in supporting audit and compliance activities.
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills, with a focus on professionalism and confidentiality.

Primary Key Responsibilities

1.
Medical Summarising and SNOMED CT Coding

  • Code clinical data using SNOMED CT within the EMIS Web system, adhering to coding standards to ensure data quality and compliance.

2.
CQC and QOF Compliance

  • Conduct monthly searches and audits to ensure the practice meets CQC and QOF standards.

3.
Patient Registration and Deduction

4.
Prescription Processing

Handle prescription requests , verifying details and coordinating with clinical staff to address any queries.

5.
Medical Reports and Documentation Requests

  • Process requests from patients, insurance companies, and other entities for medical reports and documentation.

6.
Correspondence and Documentation Management

  • Review, process,scan and file all incoming correspondence, including clinical letters, ensuring action is taken in line with established protocols.

7.
Administrative and Staff Support

  • Answer incoming calls, transferring or managing caller's requests professionally.

8.
Meeting and Policy Management

  • Record minutes for practice meetings, documenting discussions and agreed actions accurately.

9.
Work Area Maintenance

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and effective working area, supporting productivity and professionalism.


Secondary Key Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Clinical Administrator may also be required to:

1.
Audit Participation

2.
Reception and Administrative Support

  • Provide cover for reception staff during absences.

About us

The post holder will be expected to provide general administration duties, which may include but is not limited to;

To assist in keeping patient records accurate and up to date by scanning and attaching paper documents in to electronic records.

Filing scanned documents into patient electronic notes (EMIS)

Electronically filing test results and other documents/patient information

Perform computer searches and data collection to support practice enhanced services and ensure clinical safety.

Keeping all records including staff trainings up to date for CQC purposes.

Monitoring telephone call queue daily.

To liaise with reception manager to make sure all tasks are completed at the end of day.

Helping patients by dealing with requests or questions in a polite, professional and efficient manner

Telephoning patients to inform them about prescriptions, to move/book or rebook appointments, or gather personal data in a sensitive manner, such as smoking status, when asked to do so

Printing and distributing repeat prescriptions

Registering patients, ensuring that information is checked and documented accurately

General administration involving patient records, audits etc. as required.

Prepare medical reports and other requests for information are processed accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring practice protocols regarding information governance and confidentiality are adhered to

Record-keeping, distribution of documents, filing are all undertaken accurately and efficiently

Taking responsibility for the scheduling and co-ordination of meetings

Management of the generic email inbox

You should have previous administrative experience, preferably familiar with EMIS Web GP system. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential together with highly effective organisational and planning skills.

Join Our Friendly Team at a Thriving GP Surgery

Are you ready for a rewarding, fulfilling role in a dynamic, supportive environment. Were a busy GP surgery with over 14,800 patientsand were growing. As we expand, were excited to welcome new team members who are compassionate, dedicated, and ready to thrive in a supportive, friendly environment.

If youre looking to bring your skills to a vibrant, community-centred practice, wed love to hear from you.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

  • Experience in clinical administration or medical coding, with proficiency in EMIS Web and SNOMED CT.
  • Knowledge of CQC and QOF standards and experience in supporting audit and compliance activities.
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills, with a focus on professionalism and confidentiality.

Primary Key Responsibilities

1.
Medical Summarising and SNOMED CT Coding

  • Code clinical data using SNOMED CT within the EMIS Web system, adhering to coding standards to ensure data quality and compliance.

2.
CQC and QOF Compliance

  • Conduct monthly searches and audits to ensure the practice meets CQC and QOF standards.

3.
Patient Registration and Deduction

4.
Prescription Processing

Handle prescription requests , verifying details and coordinating with clinical staff to address any queries.

5.
Medical Reports and Documentation Requests

  • Process requests from patients, insurance companies, and other entities for medical reports and documentation.

6.
Correspondence and Documentation Management

  • Review, process,scan and file all incoming correspondence, including clinical letters, ensuring action is taken in line with established protocols.

7.
Administrative and Staff Support

  • Answer incoming calls, transferring or managing caller's requests professionally.

8.
Meeting and Policy Management

  • Record minutes for practice meetings, documenting discussions and agreed actions accurately.

9.
Work Area Maintenance

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and effective working area, supporting productivity and professionalism.


Secondary Key Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Clinical Administrator may also be required to:

1.
Audit Participation

2.
Reception and Administrative Support

  • Provide cover for reception staff during absences.

About us

The post holder will be expected to provide general administration duties, which may include but is not limited to;

To assist in keeping patient records accurate and up to date by scanning and attaching paper documents in to electronic records.

Filing scanned documents into patient electronic notes (EMIS)

Electronically filing test results and other documents/patient information

Perform computer searches and data collection to support practice enhanced services and ensure clinical safety.

Keeping all records including staff trainings up to date for CQC purposes.

Monitoring telephone call queue daily.

To liaise with reception manager to make sure all tasks are completed at the end of day.

Helping patients by dealing with requests or questions in a polite, professional and efficient manner

Telephoning patients to inform them about prescriptions, to move/book or rebook appointments, or gather personal data in a sensitive manner, such as smoking status, when asked to do so

Printing and distributing repeat prescriptions

Registering patients, ensuring that information is checked and documented accurately

General administration involving patient records, audits etc. as required.

Prepare medical reports and other requests for information are processed accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring practice protocols regarding information governance and confidentiality are adhered to

Record-keeping, distribution of documents, filing are all undertaken accurately and efficiently

Taking responsibility for the scheduling and co-ordination of meetings

Management of the generic email inbox

You should have previous administrative experience, preferably familiar with EMIS Web GP system. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential together with highly effective organisational and planning skills.



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