Clinical Coder

Job Title: Clinical Coder
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,878 - £44,132 per annum

Overview:

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Clinical Coding Specialist to join our client and deliver a high-quality diagnostic and operative Clinical Coding Service. This role involves accurately collating and coding inpatient activity in accordance with the International Classification of Diseases version 10 (ICD10) and Office of Population Census version 4 (OPCS - 4.9) guidelines. The successful candidate will ensure the timely and accurate input of data into relevant clinical systems and foster effective communication between the Clinical Coding Team and various clinical departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and Application: Maintain and develop comprehensive expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology for the effective use of ICD10 & OPCS - 4.8 clinical coding.
• Coding Accuracy: Translate complex clinical terms across all specialities into recognised ICD10 & OPCS - 4.8 clinical codes. Independently record these codes on the hospital Patient Administration System (Trak/Simplecode).
• Data Extraction: Extract clinical coding data from diverse sources, primarily patients' medical records, and also from discharge summaries and clinical systems such as Endobase, TrakCare, and Histology.
• Liaison: Regularly communicate with medical professionals to classify codes for new or current procedures and ensure timely completion of coding post-patient discharge.
• Coding Consistency: Ensure all clinically coded data is consistent, accurate, and up-to-date, flagging any issues to the Medical Records Manager.
• Guidance and Advice: Provide expert advice on clinical coding to the data quality team and other relevant personnel.
• Professional Development: Stay current with coding protocols by liaising with relevant UK NHS organisations and attending workshops.
• Confidentiality: Adhere to data protection laws and maintain confidentiality with all information handled.

Key Criteria:

• Qualifications: Must hold an ACC qualification with recent audit experience and completion of refresher courses.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience using TrakCare or SimpleCode (or equivalent systems) for clinical coding input. Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and make rational judgments while ensuring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Medical Knowledge: Good understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Confidentiality: Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive material.
• Self-management: Ability to prioritise work and operate independently, maintaining positivity under pressure.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of medical professionals.

Key Competencies/Behaviours:

• Leadership: Understand the role's impact on organisational priorities and suggest improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Teamwork: Engage with colleagues and professionals across teams to share knowledge and achieve goals.
• Accountability: Ensure compliance with recognised procedures, maintain service levels, and adhere to policies and regulations, including those on equality, diversity, health, and safety.

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