Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), along with strong communication and organisational skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring timely data input from clinical documentation to meet departmental deadlines and contribute to the Trust's performance indicators. A positive and professional attitude is essential for this role.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outpatient Coder to join our friendly team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for inputting clinically coding multi-specialty outpatient activity in relation to outpatient surgery and clinic visits, using the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys (OPCS4) classification codes for procedures. Data is important in supporting all the current NHS Strategies including National Tariff Payment System, Information Governance, The Modernisation Agenda, National Service Frameworks, Clinical Audit and Governance and Clinical Performance Indicators
Along with your GCSE's including English and Maths (or equivalent), we require the post holder to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be well organised and have a professional, positive attitude.
Working on a daily basis to input coded outpatient activity onto the Trust PAS from clinical source documentation. Maintain effective processes enabling information to be made available to the department and others within defined timescales and thereby ensuring National Tariff Payment System deadlines are met.
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