Patient Administrator (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible bank shifts

Ridgeway Hospital Swindon

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is seeking a Patient Administrator to join the administration team on a bank, as-and-when-required basis. The role involves supporting the patient journey and handling administrative tasks across the department.

The successful candidate will maintain mail flow, approve bookings, and ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines. GCSEs in Maths and English are required, and PC proficiency is essential.

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 patients, visitors, consultants and staff.
• Ensure all patient queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Approve electronic bookings received via the relevant system and update any bookings received via email.
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure appropriate measures are taken for patients, relatives, visitors, staff and contractors.
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Skills

PC proficiency

Healthcare administration

Education

Maths/English GCSE A-C

Job description

Patient Administrator (Bank)

Bank Shifts

Salary: £12.71 per hour

The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon 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 the Administration department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

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 offers a competitive hourly rate.

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