Asfand Yar

Qualified healthcare professional with MBBS (with 2 Distinctions in General Surgery and Community Medicine) and MSc in Orthopaedics (with 2 Distinctions), complemented by 2 years of NHS and 1 year of hospital Medical House Officer experience. Currently serving dual roles as Clinical Coder and Administrative professional in GP Surgery, with proven expertise in SNOMED CT coding, EMIS systems, and healthcare administration. Extensive clinical background spanning General Surgery, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, NICU, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Psychiatric services.

Certified Healthcare

Assistant with demonstrated proficiency in patient care, vital signs assessment, and emergency response. Experienced medical educator with a proven track record in delivering life-saving training courses. Strong command of medical terminology, clinical documentation, and NHS operational protocols with commitment to patient confidentiality and quality healthcare delivery.

Clinical Coder & Admin Assistant - PC24 GP Surgery - Liverpool, Merseyside

(2024-01)

• Accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes using SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine, Clinical Terms) for precise, structured, and interoperable clinical records within the primary care setting.
• Utilise EMIS Web's integrated SNOMED CT coding framework to record patient diagnoses, symptoms, procedures, and findings, ensuring consistency with NHS primary care coding standards.
• Review and analyse clinical documentation, consultation notes, and patient records to select the most clinically appropriate SNOMED CT concepts, ensuring comprehensive and accurate coded data.
• Collaborate with GPs and healthcare professionals to clarify documentation ambiguities, resolve coding queries, and continuously improve coding accuracy and clinical data quality.
• Maintain compliance with NHS coding standards, clinical governance requirements, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators, and Information Governance protocols.
• Contribute to audit trails and data quality initiatives, supporting the practice's performance reporting, contract monitoring, and population health management objectives.
• Leverage extensive medical terminology knowledge gained through MBBS, MSc Orthopaedics, and multi-specialty clinical experience to interpret complex clinical language and apply the most precise SNOMED CT codes.
• Support the Read-to-SNOMED CT migration within EMIS by understanding code mapping principles and ensuring legacy Read codes are appropriately translated to SNOMED CT equivalents where required.
• Handle high-volume patient calls with professionalism and empathy, managing and prioritising multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced primary care environment.
• Process prescription requests through EMIS Web, including printing and issuing repeat prescriptions, coordinating medication reviews, and liaising directly with pharmacies to ensure timely and accurate dispensing.
• Resolve new patient enquiries, complete registration processes, manage NHS medical record transfers, and update patient demographic data with accuracy and efficiency.
• Utilise EMIS Web to streamline patient registration, appointment scheduling, and clinical data entry, ensuring operational efficiency and accurate record maintenance.
• Scan and upload clinical correspondence, pathology results, and hospital discharge summaries, maintaining meticulous patient documentation in line with NHS standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality and data protection regulations in accordance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR requirements.
• Receive, process, and store medical deliveries including vaccines, medications, and clinical supplies, maintaining appropriate stock control and environmental safety.
• Utilise strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) to support administrative operations and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills in managing own workload to meet deadlines while maintaining composure and accuracy during stressful and sensitive situations.
• Liaise professionally with patients, colleagues, GPs, and external healthcare professionals at all levels, demonstrating first-class written and verbal communication skills.
• Support the Practice Manager with workflow optimisation, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to CQC standards and Trust policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, adapting flexibly to evolving demands while upholding exceptional customer service standards.

Medical Educator & Clinical Skills Trainer - Rawal Institute of Health Sciences

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Delivered comprehensive medical education programs, clinical skills workshops, and life-saving emergency training courses for healthcare professionals and medical students.
• Planned, coordinated, and conducted Basic Life Support (BLS) and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification courses with practical skill assessments.
• Supervised and mentored medical students during clinical rotations in General Surgery, General Medicine, Paediatrics, NICU, and ICU settings.
• Led team-based case presentations in the surgery department, facilitating clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice discussions.
• Maintained a positive learning environment while ensuring educational continuity and adherence to medical education standards.

Clinical Medical Officer - Rawal General and Dental Hospital

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Clinical Rotations: General Surgery, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, NICU, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Ophthalmology, Diabetic Clinics, Psychiatric Services

• Provided comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties with focus on compassion, dignity, and patient-centred approach.
• Conducted vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and pain assessment.
• Administered medications, managed medication rounds, and documented administration accurately.
• Managed patient admissions, referrals, transfers, and discharges using EMIS/HMS hospital software ensuring accurate data entry.
• Participated in ward rounds, handovers, and multidisciplinary team meetings contributing to patient care planning.
• Responded to medical emergencies, implemented emergency protocols, and participated in resuscitation efforts.
• Assisted multiple orthopaedic surgeries with hands-on experience including complicated cases with a renowned surgeon.

Master of Science (MSc) - Orthopaedics - University of Chester (2023-01 - 2025-12)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (2017-01 - 2022-12)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Medical Sciences - Gomal University (2014-01 - 2016-12)

GCSEs - University of Cambridge (2014-01 - 2015-12)