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