Job Description

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Coder in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Accurately clinically code data into the patient record on the clinical system from incoming patient records and correspondence. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient records/correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action Inputting and extracting data as required to support practice reports, audits and to capitalise upon both patient safety and QOF income Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records as required Highlight all timely actions, changes to patient care and management to the relevant clinician from incoming records/correspondence.



File and store records as required Action incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner when covering for workflow administrator Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary Conduct system searches as requested Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested Undertake a broad spectrum of administrative duties commensurate with the role Be an integral part of the general practice team Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed