Apprentice Medical Records Clerk
To use visual display units and other technical equipment which may be located in the section. To prepare files for use at Outpatient Clinics or for Inpatient or Day Case stay in accordance with laid down instructions. To deal with requirements for add-on clinics.
The collection and delivery of patient files around the hospital site. To manage the destruction of patient files in accordance with the agreed guidelines. Open and date stamp incoming mail. To deal with telephone queries politely and promptly.
To answer queries regarding records as required. To update patient demographics from information received i.e. from Doctors; Patients; Quality Team. To prepare documents for passing through the scanners. This will include: -removing staples; paperclips and any other type of binding to ensure all pages are separated for scanning- straightening/ unfolding of documents- inserting batch headers- applying bar code labels- To scan prepared documents (reports; correspondence and other documentation) through the scanners as necessary and as efficiently as possible, ensuring they are scanned to the appropriate patient record.
To scan documents into the appropriate section of the patient record. Scanning requirements will include:-feeding documents through by handensuring scan quality is suitableamending scanner settings to get the best results Scanning to take place where required, i.e. within the In-House scanning Bureau. To be fully conversant with back-up procedures for use in the event of a malfunction of the EDM system.Keep up to date with the provision of the Data Protection Act 1998; the Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the latest guidance issued by the Trusts Data Protection Officer and Caldicott Guardian. To participate in Departmental and Sectional training as directed by the Outpatient Admin Manager.
To comply with policies and procedures as laid down by the Health Records Manager. Please refer to Job Description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion.
We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.
Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.