Apprentice Clinical Coder in General GP Practice
· Accurately analyse, code and process patient information to ensure data is comparable over time for local and national use
· To maintain and keep up to date data logs in computerised patient records
· To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.
· To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
· To provide internal cover for annual leave within the coding team
· To be able to prioritise workload
· Organise daily workload efficiently so that personal coding targets are met and support the rest of the team in achieving high standards of coding completeness and accuracy within agreed timescales
· Participate in the audit process, working closely with the Team Leaders
· Implement all actions resulting from audit recommendations
· Assist in the implementation of new initiatives affecting clinical coding and participate in planning of changes of work practice
· To inform lead of possible data breaches
Any other duties commensurate with skills and responsibilities
Training:
Telford College will provide training one day per week.
Mentor on site.
Assessor visits.
Training Outcome:
Full time postition may be available depending on performace.
Telford College can provide additional training for career development.
Employer Description:
Teldoc is Shropshire’s first ‘Super-Surgery’ and is a medical practice in Primary Care. Teldoc consists of 6 sites and works alongside Shifnal & Priorslee Medical Practice, who have 2 sites. Teldoc provides high quality healthcare in a responsive, supportive and courteous manner. We provide a service which puts our patient’s welfare at the heart of what we do.
Working Hours :
36 hours a week working over four days (flexible on what days are worked)
Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical