Patient Administrator

Circle Health Group; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Job summary

The Beardwood Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Patient Administrator for a full-time role at 37.5 hours per week. Shifts run from 06:30 to 21:00, seven days a week, with a flexible pattern. You will support the patient administration journey and ensure service standards are maintained.

Salary is £24,947 per year, with benefits including holidays, private healthcare, and staff discounts. Applicants should have Maths/English GCSEs and PC proficiency; prior private healthcare

Qualifications

• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
• Previous administration experience in a private healthcare environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth running of the patient administrative process throughout the patient journey.
• Ensure best practice process maps are followed, to provide an efficient, professional and standard service to all patients, visitors, consultants and staff.
• Ensure all patient queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.
• To manage all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Skills

PC proficiency

Administrative skills

Education

Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent

English GCSE A-C or equivalent

Tools

PC software & systems

Job description

The Beardwood Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: £24,947.00 per year

The Beardwood Hospital Is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Patient Administrator to join their team of staff in theAdministrationdepartment.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern. Working hours can be from from 06:30 to 21:00, 7 days a week.

Duties of this role include:

Contribute to the smooth running of the patient administrative process throughout the patient journey.

Ensure the Circle Health Group best practice process maps are followed, to provide an efficient, professional and standard service to all patients, visitors, consultants and staff.

Ensure All patient queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.

To manage all incoming and outgoing mail.

Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.

You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence

Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems

Previous administration experience in a private healthcare environment would be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.