Administrative Assistant - Urology

at  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Luton LU4, England, United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate17 Nov, 2024GBP 22383 Annual21 Aug, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Provide a friendly, welcoming and professional first point of contact to patients and a range of health care professionals. Telephone calls should be dealt with in a sensitive and tactful manner especially when liaising with distressed, angry or confused patients and/or relatives. Deal with telephone calls and emails, responding in a timely manner and taking appropriate action as required. Provide non-clinical information to patients as appropriate recognising when to redirect calls to senior staff.
Use information systems effectively ensuring a high standard of information recording is maintained. Support other administrative staff with the organisation of clinics and appointments and provide other administrative duties appropriate to role. Record and update patient information on hospital IT systems accurately. Telephone confirmation to ensure patients attend clinic appointments.
Liaise with GPs and other referrers when necessary to obtain further information for the clinicians prior to the patients appointment. Print and distribute clinical correspondence accurately within Trust timescales, ensuring that all instructions and enclosures are actioned prior to distribution. Ensure all documents that require scanning onto the electronic patient record are uploaded accurately and appropriately in a timely manner so that patient information is available to clinical staff. Record and update patient information on hospital IT systems accurately.
Perform basic data entry for departmental database. Sort, prioritise and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate members of staff. Maintain stock of stationery equipment and patient information material in the department and clinical rooms. Provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues appropriate to experience and competence.
Take an active role within the department attending staff meetings and participate in discussions to improve and evaluate the service. Undertake relevant training identified in conjunction with line manager

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Administration

Graduate

Proficient

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Luton LU4, United Kingdom