PCS Processing and Customer Advisor

NHS Business Services Authority; Bolton; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Business Services Authority seeks Processing and Customer Advisors to join their team, focusing on prescription processing and customer interaction. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and customer service skills, providing an opportunity to work in a meaningful environment while enjoying excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Various salary sacrifice schemes

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Comfortable with repetitive work.
• Experience in a quality-controlled environment.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve queries.

Responsibilities

• Process prescription payments and collate information.
• Communicate with customers via various channels.
• Analyze and interpret complex information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Computer proficiency

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Education

3 GCSEs Grade C or above - Maths and English

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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Job Summary

If you are self-motivated, enjoy working in a customer focused environment and can manage a diverse workload, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) have the opportunity for you! We are looking for several colleagues to join our team of Processing and Customer Advisors on a permanent basis.

Job Summary

If you are self-motivated, enjoy working in a customer focused environment and can manage a diverse workload, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) have the opportunity for you! We are looking for several colleagues to join our team of Processing and Customer Advisors on a permanent basis.

If you enjoy working independently and are confident in handling detailed information, you have what this role needs! You will join the Prescription Processing Teams, working to accurately reimburse contractor payments and collate prescribing information.

You will be responsible for interpreting complex prescription forms and processing the details into bespoke systems, following set rules and procedures. A high attention to detail and accuracy is key. The role also requires communicating with our customers and stakeholders via telephone, email or letter.

Please note, this a remote position however office attendance may be required so you must live a reasonable distance from our site at Parklands 1A, Horwich.

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays.o Opportunities for developmento Active wellbeing and inclusion networkso Excellent pensiono Various salary sacrifice schemeso Employee Assistance programme, offering free 24/7 support for you and your loved oneso Access to a wide range of benefits and high street and online discounts
  
  
  

Main duties of the job

As a Processing and Customer Advisor you will be required to flex between a variety of tasks which could include complex data entry, analysing and interpreting complex data and communicating with our customers and stakeholders via telephone, email or letter.

You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills and knowledge:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable with repetitive work
• Time management and ability to work flexibly to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Computer proficiency and keyboard skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Self-motivated
• Well organised and discreet
  
  
  

When you apply for the role, please give examples of where your experience and skills meet the criteria we are looking for. Also please ensure you answer the following questions and documenting responses in the SUPPORTING INFORMATION section of the application form (600 words max).

• Tell us about how you keep yourself motivated when completing tasks independently?
• Tell us what experience you have of dealing with customers?
• Tell us about a time when you have followed detailed technical instructions to complete a task?
• Can you give an example of when you have shown a high level of work accuracy whilst working at speed?
  
  
  

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.

Ready to join us to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you are accountable for: 1. To analyse and interpret a range of complex information across a variety of different services and workstreams. Processappropriate information from relevant documentation and / or information systems. 2. Creating reports that can be presented to internal and external customers and stakeholders. 3. Ability to comprehend and interpret policies and procedures across a range of work areas. Make decisions in line with current NHSBSA, DH&SC, PHE policies and appropriate processing rules. 4. Working on relevant computer system applications, accurately inputting, updating, and amending information, including where appropriate customer details, according to set procedures to ensure that the enquiries are handled appropriately and actioned fully. 5. Using knowledge and guidance make appropriate decisions in line with current policies and regulations. 6. Ability to show genuine empathy, patience and resilience when communicating with our customers to deliver exceptionalcustomer service and come to an agreed resolution. 7. Working to agreed performance and accuracy targets and standards, complying with all regulatory requirements such as Data Protection. 8. Working collaboratively to identify improvement across a range of business functions.9. Providing a flexible service to all NHSBSA customers with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. 10. Manages own workload and operates all services in line with Service Level Agreements, internal agreements and policies,technical instructions, and procedures and within agreed time scales. 11. Ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances, upholding and demonstrating the values and behaviours of theNHSBSA.12. Phone contact and email support required with stakeholders, internal and external customers, and clients. Face to face andvirtual meetings may be required. 13. Identify and communicate any non-routine technical or system issues to appropriate people.14. Where required, may be requested to train, coach and mentor new or established staff to the duties of the role. 15. Where required, process quality standard sampling checks and provide feedback to managers and colleagues. 16. Participate in, and contribute to, the ORO+ process. Take ownership and responsibility for your personal development.17. Demonstrate an appreciation of Quality by complying with all Quality Systems, identifying, and recommending opportunities toimprove working practices. 18. Responsible for the security of documents, information and equipment under their control and undertakes all duties in line with GDPR regulations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• 3 GCSE's Grade C or above - Maths and English (or equivalent experience).
  
  
  

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3.
  
  
  

Personal Qualities, Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Good Standard of PC & keyboard skills. Ability to use IT programmes confidently.
• Experience of data entry or processing. Ability to work quickly and accurately with an eye for detail.
• Able to deliver excellent service whilst meeting deadlines and targets. Proven time and self-management skills.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve queries effectively. Ability to remain calm when dealing with emotional, difficult, or dissatisfied customers.
• Flexible approach to work and able to manage a diverse workload. Adaptable, with proven ability to respond to and switch between a wide variety of queries effectively.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
  
  

Disposition Essential

• Positive attitude and self-motivated.
• Discreet and sympathetic with a calm and confident manner.
• Committed to contributing effectively to team working.
• Resilient.
• Reliable and committed.
• Evidence of ability to work using own initiative.
  
  
  

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a quality-controlled environment following detailed policies and procedures.
• Experience of dealing with internal and external customers on the telephone and in written communications.
• Experience of understanding and following detailed technical instructions.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer service focussed environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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