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:
Business Administrator Level 3 Telford College will provide training one day every other week Mentor on site Assessor visits

Training Outcome:
Full-time position may be available depending on performance 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 Monday - Friday. You could be working either 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm.

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical