Higher Clerical Officer

Mpa Recruitment; Antrim; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Band 4 Higher Clerical Officer to support the NHSCT in Antrim. This role involves verifying invoices and making critical payment decisions, requiring strong judgemental skills and attention to detail. You'll be responsible for accurate data input and maintaining essential databases, as well as liaising with suppliers and other departments to resolve complex issues. If you have experience in a financial setting and possess excellent communication skills, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a dedicated team making a difference in healthcare administration!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial setting with strong data input skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Verify invoices and make payment decisions for the finance department.
• Accurate data input and maintenance of Medicines Information databases.

Skills

Judgemental Skills

Data Input

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

5 GCSEs (Grades A-C)

GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics

Tools

Medecator

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Job Description

MPA Ballymena are currently supporting the NHSCT recruiting a Band 4 Higher Clerical Officer to work in Antrim Area.

You will be responsible for verifying invoices Electronic Data Interchangeable (EDI) and non-Electronic Data Interchangeable on the pharmacy computer system and making the final decision if invoices should be passed for payment and sent to the finance department.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Frequently assessing and checking complex problems in detail using a range of methods such as other accounts, using Medecator, phoning other departments, checking with pharmacy staff, and communicating with suppliers regarding highly complex information.
• Display and use judgemental skills in regard to returning and issuing stock and be knowledgeable in areas such as impact on stock values, identifying differences in generic and branded products, contract enquiry program, downloading invoices, credit notes, and recharges, identifying when a company has supplied incorrect brand, strength, pack size, or quantity, and recognizing system failures when monetary values are incorrect.
• Verifying a range of information for manual invoices/credits not on the pharmacy system for the finance department, involving careful investigation and interpretation of various detailed paperwork on a regular basis.
• Responsible for accurate data input, including medical and pharmaceutical terminology onto Medicines Information databases, maintaining these databases, recording information for analysis, and filing various formats of paperwork.
• Departmental word-processing and a range of general office duties, including arranging and booking meetings.
• Responsible for creating and regularly inputting data onto a spreadsheet for communication to the contracts office for resolution.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the spreadsheet upon receipt of information sent back and using this information to resolve invoice queries.

Qualifications/Experience

• HND/HNC or equivalent plus 1 year experience in a financial setting*

OR

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) to include English Language and Mathematics plus 2 years recent clerical experience in a financial setting*

OR

• GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics plus 5 years recent clerical experience in a financial setting*
• Plus RSA stage 2 word processing.

Hours/Pay

• Monday-Friday
• 9.00-17.00
• £12.86 per hour
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday