Patient Administrator

circlehealth; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Staff engagement hub

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Winchester is seeking a Patient Administrator to join the Administration team on a full-time basis. You will support the patient journey and ensure a professional, efficient service for patients, visitors and staff.

This 37.5-hour-week role requires GCSE Maths and English (A–C), PC proficiency, and basic financial awareness. Salary: £24,947 per year. Benefits include 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), private pension, private healthcare, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at A-C or equivalent
• Proficient with PC and office software
• Basic financial awareness
• Previous administration experience in private healthcare is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth running of the patient administrative process throughout the patient journey.
• Follow Circle Health Group best-practice process maps to provide a professional, standard service to patients, visitors, consultants and staff.
• Ensure all patient queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and approve electronic bookings via the system/email

Skills

PC proficiency

Financial awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Job description

Patient Administrator

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester 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 an Patient Administrator to join their team of staff in the Administration department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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
• Basic financial awareness
• Previous administration experience in a private healthcare environment would be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £24,947.00 per year

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• 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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy