Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Knowledge of medical terminology and coding is essential
- To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
- To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Strong time management skills
- To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Ability to work in a team environment
- To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Strong communication skills
- To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Strong IT skills
- To be considered for the position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Excellent organisational abilities
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Creffield Medical Centre in Colchester is looking to welcome a motivated clinical coder to their team, on a part-time basis, for approximately 30-35 hours per week, working across a minimum of 4 days.
Main duties of the job
- Review all incoming correspondence filing the document and entering pertinent information
- Carry out required actions via the patients electronical medical record in accordance with the coding workflow protocol - with attention to QOF and ECF
- Highlight clinician action and workflow to appropriate clinician or team as per workflow protocol
- Organise the medical record of the patient whom you are coding, to link problem titles.
- Recognise own knowledge limits and seek advice from clinical or administrative colleagues as appropriate
- Carry out administrative related tasks as delegated by clinical lead and practice manager.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as allocated by the practice manager or partners.
About us
Creffield Medical Group was formed in June 2017, it is an amalgamation of Creffield Medical Centre, Layer Road Surgery, Turner Road Surgery and North Hill Medical Group and we have 30,000 patients.
Colchester is a historic, vibrant town with quick road and rail links to London Liverpool Street. It houses one of Europes finest zoos, a Norman Castle, beautifully maintained parks, an active theatre scene and new modern art gallery. The local grammar schools are amongst the best in the country and the local area is surrounded by beautiful countryside including Constable country in nearby Dedham. Mersea Island, Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea offer excellent oysters, beaches and sailing within a short drive.
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 30071
- Job locations: 15 Calavry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Clinical Coder with Primary Care Careers in Colchester, England. It is listed as a Clinical coder role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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