Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Clinical Coder to join our administrative team. This is a critical role supporting the clinicians by ensuring that all patients documentation is accurately summarised and appropriately coded within the patient's electronic health record.



The ideal candidate will be methodical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Previous coding or summarising experience in a healthcare setting is preferred



Scan and upload patient documents and hospital correspondence into the clinical system (EMIS)

Review incoming clinical documents, correspondence, and reports for relevant patient information

Accurately code clinical information using Read (SNOMED) codes in line with agreed practice protocols

Identify and act on any clinical information requiring attention or follow-up by a GP or any other relevant clinician.

Manage coding queries from clinicians and the wider administrative team

Provide general administrative support and undertake ad hoc tasks as require

Filing and retrieving paperwork

Supporting the secretary role including letters, referrals to secondary care and 2 week waits.

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values, Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.



BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE



Join our team



We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.



Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!



Access to NHS Pension



Annual leave on your Birthday



Welcome payment for some posts



Refer a friend scheme



Training and Development opportunities



Flexible Working



Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes



Up to 33 days annual leave



We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.



We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.



Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.



1. Communication and Relationships



The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within

the team and will:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers and communicate sensitive and difficult information appropriately

Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the Practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.

Work as an active member of the team fostering good inter-departmental relationships and helping to achieve high morale for patients and staff



2. Analytical Data and Information



The post holder should



Respond effectively to situations which require a decision regarding appointment booking, locum requirements and patient queries

Manage patient queries and informal complaints when required

Determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff



3. Planning and Organisational Work

The post holder will



Plan, organise and carry out allocated tasks/ activities.



Organise own time.



To attend relevant meetings and participate in discussions concerning the running of the service and management of patient



4. Patient/Client Care

The post holder will



Provide patients with information regarding their attendance in appropriate format.



Signpost patients to alternative support available search as Wakefield GP care, UTC



Provide reception support for patient appointments and inquiries



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