Job description
Process incoming clinical
correspondence (letters, discharge summaries, referral responses, results,
safeguarding alerts) via the Docman workflow system in a timely and accurate
manner.
Scan, upload, and index documents into
the clinical system (EMISWeb) ensuring correct patient matching and document
type classification.
Code clinical information accurately
using appropriate Read/SNOMED CT codes in line with practice and national
coding standards.
Workflow documents to the correct
clinician or team for review and action, escalating urgent or
safeguarding-related correspondence immediately in line with practice
protocol.
Monitor outstanding workflow tasks and
follow up on overdue items to ensure timely completion and avoid patient
safety risks.
Maintain accurate audit trails of
document handling in accordance with information governance and CQC
requirements.
Liaise with hospitals, community
services, and other healthcare providers to resolve queries relating to
correspondence or missing information.
Support the practice's compliance with UK
GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in the handling of confidential patient
information.
Identify and report any workflow
backlogs, system issues, or process inefficiencies to the Line Manager.
Assist with the training and support of
new staff in relation to Docman workflow processes as required.
Undertake other administrative duties
as reasonably required to support the practice team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Process incoming clinical
correspondence (letters, discharge summaries, referral responses, results,
safeguarding alerts) via the Docman workflow system in a timely and accurate
manner.
Scan, upload, and index documents into
the clinical system (EMISWeb) ensuring correct patient matching and document
type classification.
Code clinical information accurately
using appropriate Read/SNOMED CT codes in line with practice and national
coding standards.
Workflow documents to the correct
clinician or team for review and action, escalating urgent or
safeguarding-related correspondence immediately in line with practice
protocol.
Monitor outstanding workflow tasks and
follow up on overdue items to ensure timely completion and avoid patient
safety risks.
Maintain accurate audit trails of
document handling in accordance with information governance and CQC
requirements.
Liaise with hospitals, community
services, and other healthcare providers to resolve queries relating to
correspondence or missing information.
Support the practice's compliance with UK
GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in the handling of confidential patient
information.
Identify and report any workflow
backlogs, system issues, or process inefficiencies to the Line Manager.
Assist with the training and support of
new staff in relation to Docman workflow processes as required.
Undertake other administrative duties
as reasonably required to support the practice team.