Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our friendly practice as a Medical Records Summariser in the heart of the Lake District.The ideal candidates will be forward thinking, self-motivated and reliable.
We are prepared to invest in training for the right candidate.This is for a fixed term contract, to be reviewed after 12 months.Closing date December 8th 2024, with interviews taking place on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th December.
Successful candidates will be notified by email.
Main duties of the job Thepractice is moving towards all medical records being fully electronic and themain responsibilities of the post holder will be to check, summarise and code anyrelevant information from the patients paper Health Record into the practice EMISclinical computer system.
Both paper and electronic notes will form a fullElectronic Health Record accurately coded in accordance with the practice notessummarising protocol, data quality and record keeping policy.
About us We are a well-established GP training practice of 6 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, Nurse Prescriber, Practice Nurse, a Nurse Associate and a Health Care Assistant supported by Managers, Administrators and Receptionists who provide excellent clinical care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities Main DutiesCulland sort patient paper Health Record andletters in preparation for summarisingScanand code relevant documents to Electronic Health RecordProducingan accurate summary of the patients medical history in an efficient and timelymannerEnsurethat all patient information is accurately input to the practice clinicalsystem and clearly amend any inaccuracies in accordance with Good RecordsGuidanceAuditdata collection standards within the practiceMonitorthe progress of summarising against practice targetsFilingand retrieving paperwork as requiredMonitoringreceipt of notes to the computer workflow systemCodeworkflow documents received either electronically or by mail when needed tocover the any absence of the Medical Records Data Administrator to keep theirwork up to date.Codepatient records accurately and liaise with the Operational Manager and clinicalstaff in maximising QOF/QIS/PCN targets.Prioritisework accordingly to ensure patient safety is paramountCompleteall mandatory training applicable to role Person Specification Experience Essential Previous proven job specific experience in an administration role or a Clinical role (at least 12months experience) Experience of working as part of a team Desirable Experience of Medical coding Experience of working in the Health Care Sector Experience of working in a continuous developing environment and adapting to change Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) Desirable A Level or NVQ Administration Level 3 or equivalent experience IT qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential IT skills: Intermediate/Advanced.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Literacy skills (spelling, comprehension etc) Keyboard skills: Proficient Numeracy skills Verbal communication skills ability to deal with staff, patients, general public and allied professionals in person and on the telephone with a strict understanding acceptance and adherence to the need of patient and staff confidentiality at all times Desirable Clinical software skills EMIS, Open Exeter, and PCSE.
Organisational / problem solving skills Report / Letter writing skills Statistical / data analysis skills Knowledge of local demographics, health inequalities and well-being priorities Awareness of local Primary Care Network Direct Enhanced Services Ability to use Microsoft Powerpoint