Receptionist Critical Care

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Demonstrate knowledge of computerised patient administrative systems. Complete necessary documentation and input data on PAS for admissions, transfers, deaths and discharges of patients, including updating patient information as Check unit bed state and record all patient activity. Check that appropriate consultant has been allocated to each patient and appropriately, track case notes, ensuring patient movements, transfers or discharges are recorded appropriately, liaising with Admissions to ensure that data is correct. Log on to NHS Strategic Tracing Service to accurately trace details of patients general practitioners, dates of birth and other information where this information is not known, incomplete or inaccurate.
Regularly file results slips, investigation reports and nursing documentation in case notes, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Ensure that all loose papers, including history sheets, investigation reports etc. have been appropriately secured and filed. Communicate with GP surgeries to provide details of admissions and deaths whennecessary.
Organise and apply necessary documentation relative to patients deaths and despatch to appropriate locations. Monitor PAS system several times a day for all patients test results and record these in patients results charts. Liaise with medical secretaries, theatre staff and shift charge to co-ordinate booking and/or cancellation of elective patients and record resultant admission or cancellation details. Photocopy medical notes for discharges to other hospitals, where appropriate.
Collate & return case notes and X-rays to file as and when required. Maintain stock of medical and nursing documentation and general stationery order new supplies or photocopy templates as necessary. See attached JD for full details

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