An opportunity has arisen for a full-time
Trainee Clinical Coder
to join our team. The Clinical Coder is responsible for extracting data from medical records relating to diagnoses and procedures for inpatients, daycases, and maternity episodes. Extracted data is then interpreted and translated into ICD10 and OPCS4 codes accurately in accordance with NHS definitions, codes, and classifications for submission to PHS to meet national deadlines.
The majority of the training is delivered in-house with an allocated mentor and enhanced with training courses as run by PHS. There will be regular reviews and a concise training plan is in operation. It will take a minimum of 2 years to demonstrate via continuous assessment that you have acquired the skills and competencies needed for progression to Band 4. You must have a clear understanding of and commitment to the extensive learning involved in this role.
You should be educated to the equivalent of Standard Grade or have relevant experience. Good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology would be advantageous.
You should have previous clerical/administration experience, preferably within a health records environment, and knowledge of a computerised patient administration system is essential. You must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and proven IT skills for the analysis, interpretation, and validation of information from clinical systems. You will possess good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. You should have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet targets/deadlines.
For informal enquiries, please contact
Louise West , Clinical Coding Team Leader on 01592 643355 ext. 21359 or email: louise.west@nhs.scot.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
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Trainee Clinical Coder
to join our team. The Clinical Coder is responsible for extracting data from medical records relating to diagnoses and procedures for inpatients, daycases, and maternity episodes. Extracted data is then interpreted and translated into ICD10 and OPCS4 codes accurately in accordance with NHS definitions, codes, and classifications for submission to PHS to meet national deadlines.
The majority of the training is delivered in-house with an allocated mentor and enhanced with training courses as run by PHS. There will be regular reviews and a concise training plan is in operation. It will take a minimum of 2 years to demonstrate via continuous assessment that you have acquired the skills and competencies needed for progression to Band 4. You must have a clear understanding of and commitment to the extensive learning involved in this role.
You should be educated to the equivalent of Standard Grade or have relevant experience. Good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology would be advantageous.
You should have previous clerical/administration experience, preferably within a health records environment, and knowledge of a computerised patient administration system is essential. You must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and proven IT skills for the analysis, interpretation, and validation of information from clinical systems. You will possess good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. You should have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet targets/deadlines.
For informal enquiries, please contact
Louise West , Clinical Coding Team Leader on 01592 643355 ext. 21359 or email: louise.west@nhs.scot.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
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