Clinical coder / medical receptionist
Cotswold Medical Practice
The closing date is 10th May 2025.
Job summary
Responsibilities and day to day duties of the role:
- Assess patient records and notes content
- Identify and apply medical terminology terms into code
- Allocate diagnosis and procedural codes to patients records
- Extract information from all types of clinical documentation and assess relevant health record content
- Input clinical codes onto Patient Administration Systems
- Work under pressure to local financial deadlines
- Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to gather and share information
- Undertake background research as necessary
- Identify data quality issues and take appropriate action
Main duties of the job
Analysing patient records and extracting and accurately recording all relevant clinical information to produce an accurate summary of the patients medical history
Checking and integrating medical records received electronically
Examining records and documentation for missing information
Assigning industry recognised codes
Ensuring that all QOF related data is captured
Maintain and improve a knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Use medical knowledge to correct mistakes found in existing patient records.
Collaborating with clinical colleagues and other healthcare professionals to ensure information accuracy
Ensuring that the practice complies with clinical coding guidelines
Ensuring that all clinical codes are current
Following practice protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.
About us
Cotswold Medical Practice comprises of two surgeries, one at Moore Health Centre in Bourton in the Water and the other at Westwoods surgery in Northleach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Main responsibilities of the post holder will be to triage all incoming documents paper and electronic, you will be required to code any relevant information from clinical document and into our clinical system which is Emis. you will work in accordance to practice protocol’s and will need to have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.
- Patient-focused, with empathy and compassion when handling queries.
Employer details
Employer name
Cotswold Medical Practice
Address
Moore Road
Bourton-on-the-water
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2AZ
Date posted
10 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0800-25-0002
Job locations
Moore Road
Bourton-on-the-water
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2AZ
Westwood Surgery
Bassett Road
Northleach
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL543QJ
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice manager
Klaudyna Witek
07706990042