Patient and Administrative Support Assistant

Provide a professional clerical and reception service to the Therapies and Dietetic Outpatient Department (Suite 5) to ensure that patients, carers, staff and visitors receive a friendly, courteous and efficient service. To receive patients in a professional and friendly manner, check their documentation details on the Medway and/or EPR (SystmOne) and direct the patient to the appropriate clinic. Operate a VDU to access the Medway and/or EPR (SystmOne) systems ensuring that accurate patient computer records are maintained and arranging/changing/cancelling outpatient appointments in accordance with local policies and procedures. To ensure that general clerical duties associated with the administration of the outpatient reception service, such as typing, filing, photocopying, collection of patient notes etc are carried out in a timely manner and to a professional standard. Track patient medical notes at the request of a member of the Therapy service. Ensure that documents are produced to high standard, from digitally dictated material or hand written notes and prioritise workload to ensure that required deadlines are met. Answer enquiries, receive and rely messages, both in person, via e-mail and on the telephone, from patients or hospital staff, using a working knowledge of hospital procedures to maintain a professional front of house and clerical service. Maintain associated equipment and material including stock items using the departmental ordering system, ensuring that all items are delivered to their final destinations efficiently. Carry out general clerical duties including processing of referrals, scanning, filing, photocopying, sending and receiving faxes/e-mails and processing post. Ensure all information leaflets and educational materials used by Therapy Services are produced, updated and printed. Communicate effectively with GP practices, hospital staff, health and social services, other agencies and external contractors on behalf of Therapy staff. To be familiar with the Proud to Care and Leading the Chesterfield Way strategies and deliver the aims of these. You will be expected to work within the team to cover core hours in agreements with locally defined rotas. To undertake any additional duties deemed relevant to the post. To act in line with the Trusts CARE values. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. To actively participate in the staff appraisal process. To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.

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