Patient Administrator

Circle Health Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Life insurance

Job summary

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, part of Circle Health Group, invites applications for a Patient Administrator on a 30-hour-per-week, permanent basis. You will support the patient administration process from entry to discharge, handling bookings, mail and general enquiries.

This role requires good GCSEs in Maths and English, proficient PC skills, and previous admin experience in private healthcare would be beneficial. You will work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

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 all patient queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and approve electronic bookings.
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and follow relevant policies.

Skills

PC proficiency

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

The Alexandra Hospital
30 Hours & Permanent
Salary: £24,947.00 per year

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle 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 part- time role for 30 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern with evening and weekend being essential.

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.

Approve electronic bookings received via the relevant system and update any booking received via email.

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.