NHS
Job title:
Outpatient Administrator
Company
NHS
Job description
JOB PURPOSE
- To provide a smooth running clerical and administrative service to the Trust, this includes booking appointments, answering telephone calls and greeting patients on Reception desks
- To ensure that all data entries are made in a timely manner and by doing so, contribute to the achievement of the Trust’s targets, whether mandatory or local.
- To assist and support the team to ensure the delivery of a high quality service. This will require the use of good clerical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Successful candidates will be asked to start as soon as possible so please ensure that your references are made aware that you have used them.Main duties of the jobDo you thrive is a busy fast paced environment? Do you like to be constantly learning and developing in your role? Excellent, come and join us at DCHFT as a Outpatient Administrator!In this role you will
- Have the primary function of either a Receptionist, Call Centre Agent or Appointments Clerk. You will have input into the decision of which primary function suites you best
- You will have the opportunity to learn all of function and team skills
- Full training will be provided and no experience in a hospital setting is required
To excel you will have
- Recent experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
- Customer service experience
- Good communication skills with an empathetic approach
About usIn return we can offer you a place in a growing, supportive team, who are part of a truly special organisation. The office is open 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday and we welcome applications for both full and part-time hours. Having a balanced home and work life is important and we offer a flexible approach to working arrangements.Date posted07 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number405-24-AA591OAJob locationsDorchesterWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsibility for Patients
- Contact with patients will be direct, dealing with enquiries, face to face and on the telephone, making appointments and recording personal details.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development
- The post-holder works with other members of the team to maintain and support departmental/Trust practice and procedures.
- The post holder will be required to follow all relevant Trust policies and adhere to department guidelines at all times.
- The post holder may be asked to comment on local policies and procedures where they relate to clerical issues.
Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources
- Where designated by line manager ensure that adequate stationery stocks are available and other ordering where requested.
- The post holder has a duty of care in relation to all equipment and resources used in the course of work.
Responsibility for Staff
- The post holder may be required to demonstrate duties to new starters or other staff members if required.
Responsibility for Information Resources
- Efficient and effective use is made of the various computer systems to ensure the accurate recording of patient information and record-keeping functions.
- Filing and documentation is maintained using established Trust/departmental systems.
- Clerical systems are developed and maintained appropriately.
- Ensure a high level of confidentiality is maintained to ensure adherence to Health Records Operational Policy and Health Records Keeping Standards Policy.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsibility for Patients
- Contact with patients will be direct, dealing with enquiries, face to face and on the telephone, making appointments and recording personal details.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development
- The post-holder works with other members of the team to maintain and support departmental/Trust practice and procedures.
- The post holder will be required to follow all relevant Trust policies and adhere to department guidelines at all times.
- The post holder may be asked to comment on local policies and procedures where they relate to clerical issues.
Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources
- Where designated by line manager ensure that adequate stationery stocks are available and other ordering where requested.
- The post holder has a duty of care in relation to all equipment and resources used in the course of work.
Responsibility for Staff
- The post holder may be required to demonstrate duties to new starters or other staff members if required.
Responsibility for Information Resources
- Efficient and effective use is made of the various computer systems to ensure the accurate recording of patient information and record-keeping functions.
- Filing and documentation is maintained using established Trust/departmental systems.
- Clerical systems are developed and maintained appropriately.
- Ensure a high level of confidentiality is maintained to ensure adherence to Health Records Operational Policy and Health Records Keeping Standards Policy.
Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TREssential
- General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths
EXPERIENCEEssential
- Relevant and recent experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Understanding of Confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Healthcare environment
- Previous computer experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Competent keyboard skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TREssential
- General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths
EXPERIENCEEssential
- Relevant and recent experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Understanding of Confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Healthcare environment
- Previous computer experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Competent keyboard skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
Expected salary
£23615 per year
Location
Dorchester, Dorset
Job date
Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:19:48 GMT
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