Clinical Coding / Software Specialist at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Requirements:

• A strong background in clinical coding standards and prior experience in data entry, mathematical analysis, customer service is a plus.
• Over five years of experience in the field plus supervisory experience.
• Degree in health information technology, medical coding or a related field. 
• Course in Clinical Coding Standards

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analysing patient records and recording all the relevant information
• Examining records and documentation for missing information
• Assigning industry-recognised codes such as ICD-11, SNOMED etc
• Collaborating with Physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure information accuracy
• Training other professionals on clinical coding practices
• Ensuring that the healthcare facilities complies with clinical coding guidelines
• Carrying out periodic audits of data dictionaries working with Clinical governance expert and project team
• Ensuring that all clinical codes are current
• Ensure assigning and sequencing all codes for the digital health projects

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
• In-depth understanding of clinical coding standards