Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist - Private Patients

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Moorfields Private Division for a Reception Administrator. Moorfields Privateis the London-based private division of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This role plays a key part in our patient journey, supporting to ensure we deliver customer service to our patients which compliments the provision of high quality private eye care services.

As a Reception Administrator, you will spend a lot of time on your feet helping both patients and our clinical team to ensure each day runs smoothly. It's a job that will keep you busy, but you'll be working as part of a dedicated and approachable team. You will not just be sat behind a desk all day and speaking to patients and clinicians will be a key part of the role.

You don't need any previous experience working in healthcare. We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, friendly, polite and caring, and who enjoy working as part of a team to achieve a common goal.

The role is shift based between the hours of 0745 and 2100. The roster is done on a rotational basis with a mix of early, mid and late shifts to accommodate business needs.

Main duties of the job

To manage the private reception area ensuring efficient and accurate recording of required information and communication of this information to the relevant department as appropriate.

To maintain accurate information on the Compucare system.

To direct patients to the cashier's office.

To be a point of contact for enquiries from patients and ensure that these enquiries are processed in accordance with established procedures

To advise private outpatients who are using chargeable Hospital services as to the costs involved, ensuring as far as possible that these are charged for correctly and paid for either in advance or on the day of service.

To assist in the development of procedures, to ensure standards of verbal and written communication are met.

About us

Moorfields Privateis the London-based private division of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.All of our focus is on providing you with the very best care to improve your sight.

We have built an international reputation as a well-respected and trusted provider of high quality private eye care services which includes consultations, second opinions and treatment for adults and children.

Being part of Moorfields provides our patients with the reassurance that they will be seen by world-class consultant eye specialists who provide treatment and care for private patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to the most complex eye health conditions.

We offer the most comprehensive range of eye care services available in the UK.

Our financial surplus is re-invested back into Moorfields to support NHS services.

We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-5646

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

Bath street

London

EC1V 9LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Practice Managers in creating medical records for the patients where required, ensuring they have up to date registration information and labels.To assist with co-ordination of outpatient appointments with relevant departments and be involved with the booking of patients to consultants routine clinic lists.To order and maintain stationery supplies, ensuring that the area is adequately supplied.To maintain workload and other relevant data as required.Distribute the patient satisfaction questionnaires.To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment.To ensure confidentiality on all matters, and information obtained, during the course of employment.Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Practice Managers in creating medical records for the patients where required, ensuring they have up to date registration information and labels.To assist with co-ordination of outpatient appointments with relevant departments and be involved with the booking of patients to consultants routine clinic lists.To order and maintain stationery supplies, ensuring that the area is adequately supplied.To maintain workload and other relevant data as required.Distribute the patient satisfaction questionnaires.To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment.To ensure confidentiality on all matters, and information obtained, during the course of employment.Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Experience

Essential

  • Customer facing experience
  • Proven record of working to deadlines

Desirable

  • Payment handling experience
  • Experience as a receptionist or host role

Skills

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload and work independently
  • Demonstrable communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the PAS and Compucare systems
  • Intermediate Excel and Word qualification
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Experience

Essential

  • Customer facing experience
  • Proven record of working to deadlines

Desirable

  • Payment handling experience
  • Experience as a receptionist or host role

Skills

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload and work independently
  • Demonstrable communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the PAS and Compucare systems
  • Intermediate Excel and Word qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

Bath street

London

EC1V 9LF


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

Bath street

London

EC1V 9LF


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RECEPTION TEAM LEADER

Angela Ikunga

angela.ikunga2@nhs.net

07545652889

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-5646

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

Bath street

London

EC1V 9LF


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