Bank Administrator

East Croydon Medical Centre; Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Croydon is seeking an Administrator to ensure smooth operations by performing various administrative tasks. The candidate will manage medical documents using DOCMAN and EMIS, code patient records, and assist in patient registrations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. A GCSE-level education is required, with experience in a healthcare setting preferred. The role is pivotal in supporting a diverse patient population within a busy General Practice environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required for effective interaction.
• Proficiency in DOCMAN and EMIS is essential.
• Education up to GCSE level is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical documents using DOCMAN software.
• Code and categorise patient records accurately.
• Handle incoming calls and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Proficiency in DOCMAN and EMIS

Excellent typing and transcription skills

Strong organisation and time management skills

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving & analytical skills

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Business Administration Qualification

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

DOCMAN

EMIS

Job description

The Administrator will play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth and effectiveoperation of East Croydon Medical Centre by performing a wide range ofadministrative tasks.

Main duties of the job

This role requires proficiency in Docman tasks & coding, EMIS,summarising medical records, patient registrations, and various other administrativeresponsibilities essential to the healthcare environment.

About us

East Croydon Medical Centre is centrally located in the fast developing town of Croydonwith its many transport links.

The practice care for 25,000 patients from a diversepopulation.

We are a large, hardworking General Practice with amulti-disciplinary Team which includes Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, HealthcareAssistants, Physician Associates, GPs, along with a supportive and experiencedadministrative Team. We enjoy and feel positive about modern General Practicebut also strive to ensure a healthy home/work balance. We are active members ofour Primary Care Network and support the ethos behind this.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Administrator. There may be onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent uponfactors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Efficiently manage and process medical documents using DOCMANsoftware.
• Accurately code and categorise patient records in compliance with relevantguidelines.
• Utilise EMIS software for patient records management and scheduling.
• Ensure data accuracy and update patient information as necessary.
• Listen to and transcribe doctor's notes and recordings, creating typedletters and documents.
• Assist in summarising medical records and reports as needed.
• Facilitate the registration process for new patients, ensuring completenessand accuracy of documentation.
• Assist with verifying patient insurance information when necessary.
• Answer incoming calls professionally and assist callers with inquiries ordirect them to the appropriate staff member.
• Scan and digitally file incoming letters and documents for easy retrieval.
• Generate reports and statistical data as required by the medical centre.
• Ensure accurate coding of medical procedures and diagnoses.
• Manage the flow of pathology reports, ensuring timely review anddistribution to relevant medical professionals.
• Organise and manage documents related to out-of-hours patient care.
• Handle email correspondence efficiently and respond to inquiries orforward them to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, andmaintaining office supplies.
• Undertake any other administrative tasks and responsibilities as requiredby the medical centre to support the efficient operation of the practice.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us togather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respecttheir privacy and act appropriately.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcareworkers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorisedpersons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating toconfidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically afterreview and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonableduties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Proficiency in DOCMAN, EMIS, and other relevant healthcare software
• Excellent typing and transcription skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced healthcare setting
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• Business Administration Qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of medical terminology

Other requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.