Patient Administrator

7 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newmedica Full time

Patient Administrators


We are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.

We aim to make a positive difference to people's lives through better sight and eye health.


We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Newcastle service, for Patient Administrators to join the team and help us continue to deliver outstanding clinical care for our patients.


We are looking for someone who will thrive on working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Clinic Assistants, Ophthalmic Assistants, Patient Administrators, Nurses, ODPs, Ophthalmic Technicians, Optometrists, and Consultant Ophthalmologists.

We value the different experiences and diversity that each of our individual team members bring to our service and are looking for future colleagues who share that same passion.


What are we offering you?

  • A competitive salary
  • Full time and parttime hours considered
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • A company pension scheme
  • Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice service
  • An environment where you're learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
  • Working with a friendly multidisciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients

What will the role involve?


As a Patient Administrator you would be responsible for ensuring that clinics are set up, that patient appointments are fully utilised and that appointment outcomes are recorded and filed.

You will be managing the accuracy of all patient data including liaising with GP surgeries, clinics and patients and ensuring that Newmedica's electronic patient record is up-to-date.

Patient Administrators are also the central point of contact for all telephone queries from both patients and clinic staff.

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

We are looking for individuals who have:

  • GCSE's in at least Maths and English
  • Good organisation skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Enjoys working with a range of people and is able to tailor their approach to a diversity of patient needs.
  • Outstanding telephone manner with the ability to adapt approach to different situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Committed to delivery of consistently high standards of administration.
  • Selfstarter with the ability to work on own initiative, as well as working well within a team.
  • Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven environment.
  • Comfortable making a significant contribution in a small team.
  • Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation.
  • Committed to delivery of consistently high standards of testing and administration.
  • An ability to tailor their approach to a diversity of patient needs.
  • Proven administrative skills including the ability to follow processes.
  • Excellent computer skills. Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new patient record systems.

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