Clinical Coding and Data Entry Operator

This role is for Clinical Coding and data entry staff with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

You will be responsible for extracting relevant clinical information from patient records and translating it into nationally used codes to ensure proper financial reimbursement within the NHS. Your role will involve recording consistent and accurate data to support managers and clinicians in monitoring, planning, and providing high-quality patient care.

Role and Responsibilities:

Input all outpatient appointments, diagnostic codes, and procedure codes onto the Patient Administration System within agreed timescales.

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of clinical coded records essential for the financial framework.

Extract clinical information from patient health records and translate medical terminology using SNOWMED CT in accordance with NHS standards

An understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is preferable.

You will assist in formulating internal performance and forecasting figures by maintaining the Database and notify the Healthcare Data Analyst manager of any incorrectly recorded data for appropriate remedial action.

You should be able to communicate effectively with clinical and administration colleagues.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • A background of working in a clinical coding role.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn new ICT systems.
  • Experience in a data entry role.
  • Experience in data analysis is preferable however you will be provided training if required.

Benefits of our Clinical Coding Assistant role:

  • £28,500 to £31,500 per annum.
  • ⁠We offer a shifts between 8-6 Monday to Friday, based on a week of 37.5 hrs per week.
  • The potential for hybrid work arrangements (a mix of office and remote work) may be explored based on the nature of the tasks, subject to the company's discretion.
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

If you are interested in the position, kindly forward your CV to khalid.mahmood@clinicaldiagnostic.co.uk