Admin Apprentice - Rheumatology

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Yeovil seeks a driven individual to join their Rheumatology team as an administrative support. The role involves managing files, responding to queries, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong organizational skills and effective communication. Join a friendly and supportive team focused on developing your career within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in filing and documentation.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain systems and databases efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Rheumatology team.
• Maintain communication with secretarial and clinic teams regarding patients.
• Compile agendas and circulate minutes for meetings.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to start a career in the NHS? Want to work for a friendly and supportive team who will help you develop? The role of the post holder is to provide general administrative support to the Rheumatology team. This will include responsibility for filing, answering the phone, responding to emails, maintaining systems and databases, creating and maintaining documents, arranging appointments for Rheumatology patients, typing Rheumatology letters to patients and GP's, dealing with enquiries from managers, staff and service users. Communicate with secretarial and clinic teams regarding patients procedure details and instruction, at times communicating directly with patients to arrange. Receive correspondence related to patients e.g. via email and telephone. Request and receive medical records if required and and tracer appropriately. Compile agendas and circulate minutes for Specialty Business and Audit meetings. Interpret and transcribe medical correspondence. Ordering and receipting of stationary. Maintenance of repeat prescriptions for patients.