Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
**If you would like to apply for this position please complete the attached Short Application Form and email this to the Recruitment Team at: clearly marking for which vacancy you are applying for in the Subject Header of the email. Please note applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted**.
An opportunity has arisen in the busy Health Records Library at Macclesfield District General Hospital to appoint to the demanding and varied position of Admin Assistant.
The Health Records Library Team support the organisation with the provision of an efficient administration service which ensures the availability of patient records for clinical and research purposes.
The applicant must be hard working, flexible and be able to cope under competing pressure and demand. Experience with working in a team environment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. A good understanding of confidentiality and knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 is also essential.
35 Hours per week
Fixed Term 12 months
Main duties of the job
The role includes
1. Sort and distribute incoming mail
2. To create, update and amend patient case notes as required, ensuring all patient demographics are accurate
3. Prepare case notes for clinics to the agreed standard format including the downloading of e-referral forms
4. Use the online digital imaging retrieval
5. To undertake reception duties on the ETU, including updating patient personal details and organizing follow up appointments
6. To take phone calls in a timely courteous manner
7. To work collaboratively as part of a well established team
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Standard with Barred list