Patient Administrator - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey seeks a Patient Administrator to support the patient journey across administration, bookings, and mail handling. This is a full-time 37.5-hour-per-week role requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and a proactive approach in a private healthcare setting.

Benefits include a salary up to £26,785.94 per year, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a private pension and healthcare scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly policies and ongoing

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A–C or equivalent.
• Proficient in using a PC and common software/systems.
• Basic financial awareness for administrative tasks.
• Experience in private healthcare administration would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to smooth patient administrative process throughout the patient journey.
• Follow Circle Health Group best practice process maps to provide a professional service.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and approve electronic bookings.
• Maintain Health and Safety awareness and take appropriate measures.

Skills

Maths GCSE/English GSCE

PC proficiency

Financial awareness

Private healthcare admin experience

Education

Maths & English GCSEs A-C

Tools

General software/systems

Job description

Overview

Patient Administrator at Runnymede Hospital. 37.5 Hours & Permanent. Salary: Up to £26,785.94 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification). Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey 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 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.

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

• 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 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 & 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