Data Processor / Coder (GP Practice based)

Job Summary An opportunity has arisen to join the administrative data team at Dunsville Medical Centre Doncaster. The Data Processor role also known in some areas as data team staff or clinical coder is essential to the safe and efficient running of the practice.

The postholder will be responsible for reviewing incoming clinical communications from hospitals and external providers coding relevant information and actioning items where appropriate before directing clinical matters to the correct department or clinician. The role requires a methodical and highly organised individual who can work accurately in a busy environment while operating autonomously.

Main Duties of the Job Review and process incoming clinical correspondence from hospitals community services and other external providers. Code clinical information accurately onto patient records in line with practice and national standards. Identify and action non clinical and administrative items independently where appropriate. Direct clinical correspondence tasks and queries to the appropriate clinician or department using agreed workflows. Ensure patient records are updated in a timely accurate and confidential manner. Maintain high standards of data quality completeness and accuracy at all times.