Clinical Coder

Location: High Barnet

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: This is a temporary ongoing role with no end date specified at this stage 

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare 

Working Environment: GP Practice

Pay Rates: £16-£18.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

Working Days and Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm (30 hrs per week)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Clinical Admin Assistant to support the processing of clinical correspondence and patient-related actions using the Anima system. This role involves reviewing clinical letters, identifying follow-up actions, and coordinating tasks with relevant team members. Full training on the Anima system will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and code information from clinical letters and patient correspondence.
• Identify required follow-up actions based on clinical content.
• Task appropriate staff members (e.g., clinicians, nurses, admin teams) to complete necessary actions.
• Track and manage the completion of those actions through the Anima system.
• Arrange investigations such as blood tests, imaging, or other diagnostics where needed.
• Book and manage patient appointments in line with clinical priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of all actions taken.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and administrative teams.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret clinical language (with training if needed).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident using IT systems and learning new software (Anima training provided).

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a healthcare or GP practice setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or clinical coding.
• Experience with patient management systems or electronic workflow tools.