Job Summary: This is the perfect opportunity to be part of a diverse team providing an efficient and comprehensive administration and reception service. As a Bank UTC Administrator and Receptionist, you will be considered a key person in day-to-day administrative tasks within the department. Without you, the UTC would not function efficiently. On each shift, you will be an initial point of contact within the department, providing appropriate responses and onward directions to all patients in a courteous manner. You will provide an informed and quality service in line with Greenwich Health's declared aims and values.
Prioritizing workload in the face of changing demands and attendees in the department, you will ensure good customer service is given in often challenging and distressing situations. You will ensure that timely and accurate information about patients is entered and recorded as appropriate on the patient administration system, enabling the department to run smoothly and harmoniously. This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with a real opportunity for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area.
We are looking for Bank Administrators & Receptionists. The service is 24/7, 365 days per year, which means a range of shifts will be available.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Deal with a variety of sensitive and confidential material.
* Provide an efficient and comprehensive administration and reception service.
* Handle telephone enquiries, take messages accurately, and give information and advice (not medical) to GPs, patients, relatives, and other staff involved with the patient in a manner responsive to customer needs and in accordance with company procedures.
* Provide reassurance to patients, families, and carers.
* Assist in booking in and directing all patients who attend the department.
* Assist the Clinician in Charge in the discharge process of patients.
* Input and update data on the computer system, ensuring accurate tracking steps are logged for each patient on screen across the Department.
* Arrange the most appropriate transport for discharge/transfer and follow-up clinics.
* Undertake any clerical duties as deemed necessary.
* Maintain patient confidentiality.
* Refer site management issues and complaint callers to the appropriate department.
* Be aware of Health and Safety and Infection Control regulations within the department.
* Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively and ensure evidence of competence is provided to the line manager.
* Recognize own limitations and seek advice when appropriate.
Communication and Relationship Skills:
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external partners, particularly our practices, the hospital trust, and most importantly, our patients.
* Identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ appropriate methods to ensure effective communication.
* Provide emotional support to patients and carers.
* Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children.
* Build strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system.
Planning and Organisational Skills:
* Plan, organize, and prioritize own daily workload.
* Recognize, prevent, and diffuse potential areas of conflict and, where required, take a key role in managing the outcome.
* Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.
Patient/Client Care:
* Establish effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
* Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care.
* Promote people's equality, diversity, and rights.
* Ensure the safety of patients and promote a safety culture through the effective management of risk.
Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development:
* Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health.
Responsibilities for HR:
* Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards.
* Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure.
* Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post.
Responsibility for Information Resources:
* Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records.
* Participate in the collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required.
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