Job Description

Main Duties/Key Tasks:

Scan and recode electronic and hard copy clinical correspondence in accordance with the practice protocol and timescales. Read code electronic and hard copy clinical correspondence within agreed timescales. Read code information into the practice clinical system when appropriate. Oversee the distribution of results in line the practice protocol.



Ensure data entry adheres to current QOF/LES/DES guidelines. Sorting and organising patient records and letters in chronological order in preparation for summarising. Summarise incoming electronic and hard copy medical records in accordance with the practice summarising protocol and within agreed timescales. File paper records once summarisation is complete.



Communicate with clinical staff regarding any coding issues. Highlight any issues with summarising to your line manager or managing partner as soon as they arise. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Manage data quality issues.



Support the practice clinical audit program.