Health Records & Archives Assistant

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare trust in Plymouth is hiring a Health Records Assistant responsible for maintaining health records and ensuring their security within the Central Records Library. Responsibilities include managing urgent requests, filing, and participating in audits. Ideal candidates should have clerical experience, proficiency with PC and Microsoft applications, and a clear understanding of patient confidentiality. This role offers career development opportunities in a progressive working environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clerical experience with a background in health records.
• Ability to work within a warehouse environment, involving manual handling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and security of health records in various areas.
• Efficiently manage urgent requests and filing tasks.
• Participate in audits and ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Clerical experience

PC and Microsoft applications proficiency

Managing workload to strict deadlines

Understanding patient confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Numeracy and literacy qualifications (GCSE or equivalent)

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Job description

A reputable healthcare trust in Plymouth is hiring a Health Records Assistant responsible for maintaining health records and ensuring their security within the Central Records Library. Responsibilities include managing urgent requests, filing, and participating in audits. Ideal candidates should have clerical experience, proficiency with PC and Microsoft applications, and a clear understanding of patient confidentiality. This role offers career development opportunities in a progressive working environment.