Clinical Coder And Administrative Support

Millrise Medical Practice is looking for an organised, accurate and motivated individual to join our practice team. The primary focus of this role is clinical coding and maintaining accurate patient records. The post holder will review and summarise information from patient clinical records and incoming clinical correspondence, accurately apply appropriate clinical codes, and ensure relevant information is recorded and highlighted for the clinical team.

The role will also provide medical secretarial and administrative support to the practice when required, including processing referrals, managing correspondence, supporting electronic referral systems and liaising with hospitals, secondary care, community services and other external organisations. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a busy multidisciplinary team.

Experience of clinical coding, medical terminology, GP practice systems or medical administration would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within primary care clinical coding, alongside supporting the practice with medical secretarial and administrative duties.

• To undertake clinical coding and associated patient record management to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• To provide medical secretarial and administrative support to the clinical team.
• To ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and within required timescales.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues across the Practice and contribute to a positive team environment.
• To maintain confidentiality and comply with Practice policies, procedures and information governance requirements.
• To manage and prioritise workload effectively, using initiative and demonstrating a flexible approach.
• To contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Practice processes and services.
• To undertake training and professional development relevant to the role.

We are an innovative, team-orientated and well-organised teaching Practice who pride ourselves in ensuring that patients are equal partners in their care.

• 3 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 3 Nurse Practitioners, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Nursing Associate, 1 GP Assistant
• Full administrative support from a Practice Manager, Data & Quality Lead, Clinical Governance Support Officer plus other Administrators
• Long standing training practice with an excellent reputation & support for continuing medical education and CPD time
• CQC rating of Good
• Research practice with good links to Keele University
• High achiever in QoF/QIF

The post holder will be an integral member of the Practice Team, providing a combination of clinical coding, medical secretarial and administrative support to ensure that patient information is accurately recorded, processed and communicated in a timely and effective manner. The post holder will be responsible for summarising and accurately coding relevant information from patient clinical records, processing incoming clinical correspondence, maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring that relevant clinical information is appropriately highlighted for healthcare professionals.

The role will also provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the multidisciplinary team, including the processing and management of referrals, correspondence, electronic referral systems, requests for information and communication with secondary care, community services and other external agencies. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues, supporting the effective delivery of patient services and providing appropriate administrative and reception cover when required.

• Summarise and code patient records into the Practice computer system to a high standard.
• Read and process incoming correspondence, accurately coding relevant diagnoses, procedures and other clinical information within patient records.
• Review clinical correspondence and determine whether information or follow-up actions need to be brought to the attention of a GP or other appropriate member of the clinical team.
• Analyse patient records and extract and accurately record relevant clinical information to produce an accurate summary of the…