Qualified Clinical Coder, Guernsey
JO-2406-536832
Posted: 09/02/2024
- £40,878 - 44,132
- UK, Guernsey
- Healthcare/Medical
Qualified Clinical Coder position available in Guernsey, Channel Islands
Service Area The Office of
the Committee for Health & Social Care
Grade: EGI - £40,878 - £44,132 per annum
Full Time
Fancy a change of scenery?
Guernsey offers an opportunity to work for a modern progressive health service, whilst enjoying the beautiful island location in your free time. Guernsey is the perfect place to balance work and play.
The role:
The States of Guernsey are looking to appoint a Qualified Clinical Coder to join the team at Hospital Services.
The right candidate will provide an efficient and high-quality diagnostic and operative Clinical Coding Service, by collating & coding inpatient activity in line with International Classification of Diseases version 10 (ICD10) and Office of Population Census version 4 (OPCS -4.10) rules and regulations. The post holder will report to the Medical Records
Manager and be accountable to the Director of Public Health.
Requirements:
· Authorisation to live and work in Guernsey
· To be ACC Qualified and to have recently been audited and attended refresher courses.
· Proven experience of using Trakcare or SimpleCode (or equivalent programs) for inputting clinical codes.
· Ability to analyse information and make rational judgments whilst maintaining high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Good knowledge and skills in the identification of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
· Experience of working with highly confidential, sensitive or contentious material.
· Ability to prioritise own work and work under own initiative whilst remaining positive and constructive under pressure.
· Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff employed by the States of Guernsey and the Medical Specialist Group.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good IT skills including competence in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
Why Guernsey:
• Excellent health service
• Career progression opportunities
• Beautiful island location in the English Channel, between UK and France
• Generous relocation package provided
• Tax capped at 20%
To apply:
Email an updated CV to;Catriona.Kelly@cplhealthcare.com
Phone for further information: +353 91 507504