Health Records Clerk

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Llanelli is looking for a Health Records Clerk to join their team. You will be trained in filing patient records and utilizing hospital administration systems, while also assisting with scheduling hospital appointments. The role requires flexibility and teamwork. Knowledge of Welsh is preferred but not essential. Join a dedicated team in providing vital healthcare services.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Desirable to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Filing and retrieving patient records.
• Operation of a computerized patients administration system.
• Arranging patients' hospital appointments.
• Scanning of records for various departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Welsh speaking (desirable)

Job description

Health Records Clerk

We are recruiting for a Health Records Clerk to be based in our Health Records Department in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. Previous experience is not required as on the job training will be provided. You will predominantly begin your training in our Filing Library and then be exposed to other duties within the department, both on the Prince Philip Hospital and Dafen Industrial Estate sites.

Responsibilities

• Filing and retrieving of patient records, locating, and providing patient records for all outpatient appointments, planned admissions and day case attendances.
• Operation of a computerised patients administration system, including inputting and retrieval of data.
• Arranging patients' hospital appointments via the appointment centre and general phone duties.
• Scanning of records for a number of departments.

A flexible approach to the needs of the service is required and to undertake additional duties as and when required. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is vital.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services