Job Purpose / Objective
Plan, organize, and manage the day-to-day delivery of COSMO services to HMG patients. Ensure person-centered care to support patient, family, and visitor satisfaction according to HMG policy.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Management of COSMO
- Serve as the senior representative of COSMO activities, taking responsibility for resolving patient complaints, billing, and cash collection.
- Manage daily reception services.
- Monitor systems and suggest improvements.
- Oversee clinical appointment scheduling, ensuring availability and managing staff rotas.
- Assess practice performance against patient access and demand targets.
- Implement and assist with practice complaints procedures.
- Maintain patient satisfaction and provide feedback to management.
- Ensure confidentiality policies are followed and staff are trained accordingly.
- Set departmental goals aligned with organizational expectations.
- Manage resources efficiently, including cash collection and public relations.
- Implement new policies and directives.
- Respond to and investigate complaints from patients, visitors, and physicians.
- Manage patient feedback systems and ensure timely follow-up.
- Recommend improvements in space, equipment, and resources.
- Review pending approval requests and ensure timely finalization.
- Monitor patient complaint systems and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
- Oversee clinical governance and audits.
- Participate in committee meetings, representing the department.
- Staff Management
- Manage clinical, professional, clerical, and administrative staff.
- Oversee staff induction, training, and development.
- Ensure staff practice sensitivity and caring attitudes.
- Monitor staff motivation and implement strategies to maintain high morale.
- Review staff skills and recommend relevant training.
- Planning
- Supervise patient flow management, staff scheduling, and training.
- Monitor and improve service delivery to ensure quality and value for patients.
- Set and evaluate objectives for the team.
- Analyze data for planning and quality assurance.
- Implement strategic changes to enhance services.
- Health and Safety
- Ensure compliance with health and safety laws and maintain records of staff induction, fire drills, manual handling, and security.
- Maintain work areas in a safe, tidy, and hazard-free condition, following infection control procedures.
- Communications
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and visitors.
- Adapt communication methods to meet individual needs.
- Maintain effective communication with clinical and non-clinical agencies.
- Manage initiatives related to patient flow, relationships, finance, IT, and nursing.
- Liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle communications and corporate affairs.
- Comply with HMG policies and participate in person-centered care initiatives.
- Enhance patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity.
- Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.
Education/Professional Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration or related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years in the field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training
Skills
- Data gathering and assessment
- Patient service management
- Data management and record keeping
- Process management