Address Main Duties/Key Tasks Receive patient information and communication via various methods to include post, emails, electronic document management and any others as appropriate. Scan, input and accurately code daily communications to record appropriate medical information in patient records. Prioritise and distribute, via electronic document management, appropriate patient information and correspondence. Ensure S17/S47 safeguarding forms are completed filed and sent to specific team in the appropriate timeframe.
Ensure safeguarding issues are raised with the Practice Safeguarding Lead or Practice Manager. Ensure any other important correspondence is prioritised and distributed to the appropriate people in accordance with training and guidance. Produce and maintain an accurate coded medical summary. Ensure that all essential history held in paper records is recorded in the electronic records.
Accurately code and prioritise information to aid: * Patient consultations, referrals and prescribing. * Practice audit and targets. * Patient recall systems for screening, immunisations, chronic disease management or any other relevant purpose. File and retrieve information as required.
Ensuring that all QOF related data is captured Examining records and documentation for missing information To be able to manage own workload to ensure work is accurate and complete. To resolve any coding queries by consulting with line manager, colleagues and medical staff. As the business requires, undertake system searches to improve data quality and coding accuracy for disease registers. Utilising a range of computer software may be required to deliver the requirements of the post including emis, Open Exeter and more.
Training will be given. Any other duties requirement by management.
