Clinical Coder, Belfast
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Job description
My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast is currently looking for a Full-Time Clinical Coder.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Rate: £12.86per hour
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyse case notes, discharge letters, outpatient letters and other relevant documentation relating to patient diagnosis, operations/procedures and episodes of care.
- Abstract and translate medical terminology into current diagnostic (ICD) and procedural (OPCS) classification ensuring that a comprehensive record of a patient's episode is captured and prioritised appropriately.
- Validate, input and access information using appropriate Clinical and Information Systems in completion of the coding function.
- Liaise with senior medical staff or other appropriate officers to clarify data anomalies as required.
- Advise on appropriate codes to use for those using analytic tools to extract coded data.
- Adhere to the Regional Clinical Coding Policy and relevant Trust policies, procedures and agreements
- To assist the Regional Clinical Coding Trainer to mark clinical coding exercises completed during Foundation, Refresher and Revision Clinical Coding Courses
- To assist in preparing training materials for the various courses provided by the Regional Clinical Coding Trainer
- To assist the Regional Clinical Coding Auditor with the audit process for example in the preparation of materials for audit
Essential Criteria
Demonstrate experience in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
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Have completed a National Clinical Coding Standards Course (NCCSC)
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Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
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For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Stephanie Wilson via Staffline.
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