Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Admin Support Co-ordinator to assist the Booking Co-ordinators on a daily basis The Admin Support Co-ordinator will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, efficient and effective admin support service ensuring a high standard of clerical duties are maintained and deadlines are met.
The successful candidate must be customer care focused, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with patients over the telephone.
As the role is within a busy booking team an ability to work under pressure is vital.
Excellent organisational skills are essential as the post holder will be responsible for the management of their own workload and to develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the services provided by the central team.
Full training will be given.
The standard hours of work are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday with a 1 hour lunch break with the need to cover extended working hours as required.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job To ensure that all demographic details including the NHS number are updated accurately on the Patient Administration System for new outpatient referrals.To ensure that referral letters are sent for triage to the appropriate consultant/speciality.To follow up referral letters not returned from triage for designated specialties within laid down timescales - to ensure all referral letters are returned and the patient's appointment booked promptly and correctly or confirmed as in the correct out-patient clinic (Choose and Book appointment)To generate and send out letters to patients inviting them to contact the department to make an out-patient appointment (Partial Booking), taking account of clinic rules, urgent/routine ratios, cancelled clinics and specified return timescales for review patients.
About us Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people.
Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.
As members of staff we will always: COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments.
This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @hrcrhft @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential 5 GCSE passes including English at C or above or relevant administrative qualifications Competent user of MS Word, Excel, Access.
ECDL/ qualification Possess a recognised typing qualification RSA II RSA III or equivalent or equivalent experience Desirable NVQ Level 2 - Customer Care NVQ Level 2 - Administration or equivalent acquired experience Experience Essential Excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to detail Previous administrative experience and experience of working with the general public Demonstrates a positive attitude for good customer service Experience of working with a wide range of professionals.
Experience of working in a Team Desirable Previous Experience in similar Admin Role NHS/Hospital Experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to prioritise and multitask Good concentration skills Good keyboard or computer skills Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to use own initiative.
Understanding to need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
Desirable Working knowledge of hospital administrative processes and practices.
Personal Attributes Essential Methodical approach to work and deadlines Excellent Time Keeping Skills Demonstrates Trust Values Essential Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity - Together we care