GP Clinical Coder  

Location: North London

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: No end date currently 

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Base: GP Practice 

Pay Rates: £14 - £17ph PAYE Inclusive, depending on skill and experience

Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 16:30

Hybrid Working: No always on client site

System knowledge: Emis Web experience essential - candidates without Emis experience will not be contacted  

Smart Card: Would be preferable, not essential

Job Summary:

To analyse clinical statements and assign standardized codes using a classification system.

Duties:

• Using Emis Web
• Transfer relevant data from clinical correspondence to patient records, code and link each problem appropriately, paper or electronic.
• Scan and attach patient related documents to clinical record
• Summarising new records, ensuring all clinical data is transferred accurately.
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with the practice procedures 
• To critically examine the clinical information required assigning the national codes in accordance with the national guidelines.
• To work in a variety of specialties with good medical terminology 
• To ensure adherence to local procedures for clinical coding relating to individual specialties/consultants.
• To liaise with consultants to address any queries arising during the abstraction process.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Must have previous experience as a Clinical Coder – essential 
• Accredited Clinical Coder – desirable
• Expertise in clinical coding using ICD10 and OPCS4
• Knowledge and experience in the use of medical terminology
• Accuracy and attention to detail is essential