Outpatient Receptionist

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An opportunity has arisen for a Full time 37.5 hours a week vacancy as an Outpatient Receptionist & Call Centre Clerk.

Excellent organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements together with great attention to detail for ensuring data is recorded accurately onto the patient administration system to manage the booking of designated follow up clinics.

The post holders will be given full training to enable them to work in different reception areas covered by the central team including a busy call centre.

The standard hours of work are between 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday with a 1-hour lunch break.

Contract may include some weekend working.

To provide a professional front of house and telephone service.

To provide an efficient and high quality service in the busy call centre, reporting any issues to supervisor/team leader.

To receive and process paper reconciliation slips efficiently and quickly whilst helping to maintain National and local standards.

To input and update the Trust’s PAS system, ensuring accurate patient computer records are maintained whilst achieving a high standard of data quality.

To arrange outpatient appointments in accordance with the agreed booking rules.

To keep up to date with organisational changes in order to provide a responsive and efficient service.

Maintain strict confidentiality at all times, relating to staff, patients and the Trusts operations.

Supporting our vision and values

Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

**As members of staff we will always**:
COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values

AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing

RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits

ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.