Clinical Coder

Creffield Medical Centre in Colchester are looking to welcome a motivated clinical coder to their team on a part-time basis for approximately 30-35 hours per week, working across a minimum of 4 days.

• Review all incoming correspondence filing the document and entering pertinent information
• Carry out required actions via the patient’s electronical medical record in accordance with the coding workflow protocol - with attention to QOF and ECF
• Highlight clinician action and workflow to appropriate clinician or team as per workflow protocol
• Organise the medical record of the patient whom you are coding, to link problem titles.
• Recognise own knowledge limits and seek advice from clinical or administrative colleagues as appropriate
• Carry out administrative related tasks as delegated by clinical lead and practice manager.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as allocated by the practice manager or partners

To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding is essential
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent organisational abilities

Creffield Medical Group was formed in June 2017, it is an amalgamation of Creffield Medical Centre, Layer Road Surgery, Turner Road Surgery and North Hill Medical Group and we have 30,000 patients.

Colchester is a historic, vibrant town with quick road and rail links to London Liverpool Street. It houses one of Europe’s finest zoos, a Norman Castle, beautifully maintained parks, an active theatre scene and new modern art gallery. The local grammar schools are amongst the best in the country and the local area is surrounded by beautiful countryside including ‘Constable country’ in nearby Dedham.

Mersea Island, Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea offer excellent oysters, beaches and sailing within a short drive.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.