Admin Support - ED Receptionist (Band 2)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Support - ED Receptionist (Band 2)

£23615

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Silsden, Bradford

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: df71addf49434259b5ca1bca3a637597

Full Job Description

  • Arrange referrals, appointments and outcomes into relevant clinics following patient attendances as necessary using the computer system

  • Discharge patient records from the computer system, ensuring all coding is complete and accurate ensuring clinical pathways are followed as per Trust policy.

  • Carry out daily maintenance of ED medical notes ensuring all records can be accounted for which may include retrieval of copies from ward admissions.

  • Liaise with nursing staff, consultants, secretarial and other disciplines regarding issues relating to clinics.

  • Arrange transport as required for patients returning home or attending follow up clinic.

  • Scanning and indexing of patient records, including alert notifications, in line with departmental procedures. Undertake regular maintenance of scanner.

  • Cover reception duties as required which includes registering patients coming into ED ensuring all relevant patient information is taken and recorded accurately

  • Escalate any concerns over patients to the relevant clinical staff

  • Deal with telephone enquiries from GP's, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations.

  • Deal with face-to-face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department

    This is a challenging role and successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and have a flexible approach. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients.