Data, Coder and Summariser

Responsible for read

coding and linking to existing and new problems by marking it as a new

episode/on-going and decide the appropriate place to attach it in the patient

record. Responsible for coding

complex medical documents and summarising Medical Record Envelopes when

received into practice. Management of NHS Mail and daily

incoming mail, this includes scanning and attaching all patient-related

documents to patient records and distribution of other post appropriately. Ensure all patient

records are maintained appropriately working to Information Governance

standards and the provisions of Data Protection. Managing E-consults,

subject access requests, Insurance reports, death certificates and cremation

forms. Processing safeguarding

documents in line with the Affinity Care safeguarding administration protocol. Dealing with medical

record movement and the EDI links and queries from PCSE. Responsible for assigning

and dealing with unassigned tasks in a timely manner that have been received

from internal and external sources to the

appropriate members of the team or individuals in a timely manner. Support the team with Retinal Screening reports running

and saving. Support the team on management of PNL and E-Cards

on the Cervical Screening Management System CSMS). Provide support across

Affinity Care when required.

coder and Summariser you will be part of the data quality team working as a

group to ensure that the patients records are kept accurate and up to date. As

your knowledge, skills, and experience progress you will undertake development

across the varying responsibilities of the team.

You are

required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge around QOF, Information

Governance, Information Management, Data Protection, Caldicott, Freedom of

Information legislation, Safeguarding and implement these throughout your daily

for read coding, linking to existing and new problems by marking it as a new

episode/on-going in the patient record.

for coding complex medical documents and summarising Medical Record Envelopes

when received into practice.

of NHS Mail if required and dealing with daily incoming mail, this includes

scanning and attaching all patient-related documents to patient records and

distribution of other post appropriately.

Ensure all

patient records are maintained appropriately working to Information Governance

standards and the provisions of Data Protection.

Managing

subject access requests, Insurance reports, death certificates and coroner

request.

Processing

safeguarding documents in line with the Affinity Care safeguarding

administration protocol.

Dealing with

medical record movement and the EDI links and queries from PCSE.

for assigning and dealing with unassigned tasks in a timely manner that have

been received from internal and external sources to

the appropriate members of the team or individuals in a timely manner.

Day to Day management of Cervical

Screening Management System CSMS) to ensure patients records are up to date and

appropriately called for in a timely manner.

support across Affinity Care when required.

Undertake all mandatory training in

accordance with the Mandatory Training Policy.

Attendance at PLT sessions for ongoing

development.

To assist line manager with the

achievement of the IG Toolkit by completing appropriate training and any

additional information required.

challenge in a constructive way and actively seek new ways of working,

constantly looking for improved processes and procedures across whole systems.

To reduce

waste in all forms including ensuring best use of staff time and skill mix as

well as the use of consumables/materials/equipment and other resources such as

ensuring surgeries run to full capacity.

To be an

advocate of Affinity Care portraying a professional image at all times.

To actively

take part in relevant training and education sessions.

Some duties

may change in line with the needs of the practice. These will stay within

reasonable scope to those outlined above and will be discussed with you at the

time.

Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young

people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Colleagues should ensure that they are aware of our policy and

procedures for safeguarding and discharge their responsibilities for

safeguarding effectively. It is each individual colleagues responsibility to

maintain competences with regards to levels of safeguarding training

commensurate with individual roles. Colleagues should report any safeguarding

concerns to appropriate agencies in line with the safeguarding policy.

We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 7 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.

We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.

Benefits include

Qualifications

Desirable: - Coding and summarising experience; - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

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