Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Process incoming electronic and paper clinical correspondence, including hospital letters, discharge summaries, clinic reports, diagnostic results and other healthcare communications.
• Review and accurately record relevant information within patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Apply appropriate SNOMED and administrative coding in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
• Forward documents requiring review, action or follow-up to the appropriate clinician, team or department.
• Monitor workflow queues and ensure all documents and associated actions are processed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain effective filing and document management processes to ensure patient records remain accurate, complete and up to date.
• Assist with the summarising of patient records and the extraction of relevant clinical information where appropriately trained and required by the practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, administrative colleagues and external healthcare organisations using face-to-face, telephone or digital methods in a professional manner and in accordance with practice protocols.
• Contribute to initiatives that support the achievement of Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF), Primary Care Network (PCN), Directed Enhanced Service (DES) and other contractual or quality improvement objectives.
• Provide administrative support across other practice functions, including prescription administration, appointment management and patient enquiries, where required and appropriately trained.

Experience

• Proven experience in document management or administrative roles with a focus on coding or data analysis.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using Systmone
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear information exchange.
• Solid organisational skills with attention to detail to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows.
• Background in IT or related fields is advantageous for understanding technical systems involved in document processing.

Embark on a rewarding career where your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will make a tangible impact! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your growth, offers ongoing development opportunities, and recognizes your contributions every step of the way.

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Important: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Proven experience in document management or administrative roles with a focus on coding or data analysis.
• - Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using Systmone
• -Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear information exchange.
• - Solid organisational skills with attention to detail to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows.
• -Background in IT or related fields is advantageous for understanding technical systems involved in document processing.

Desirable

• - Experience working in a GP practice

Employer details

Employer name

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.honitonsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)