Job summary
Medical Records Clerk - Dental HospitalBand 2Permanent37.5 Hours per week
This job involves the day to day running of a medical records team, booking patients for outpatient and inpatient clinics. Health records library functions , along with all general administration duties.
The role requires an organised, motivated individual who works well within a team and as an individual.
***Please note this vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received***
Previous candidates need not apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in the running of reception duties, registering and documentation of new patients, booking appointments, requesting case notes from the health records library, prepping clinics. Engaging with all members of staff and dealing with enquiries from patients, dental and medical practitioners and members of the public by telephone and in person.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details as per JDPS, this post will be an exciting and challenging role for any individual with an interest in making a difference to our patientsThe role is an excellent opportunity for the post holder to make a positive impact on the patient journey.
- Registration and documentation of new patients.- Reception duties.- Requesting/locating case notes from the filing system as required.- Maintenance of appointment system.- Maintenance of daily clinical work sheets.- Maintenance of waiting lists.- Provision of statistical information for Managers as required.- Care and repair of case note folders.- Maintenance of accurate tracker system of case histories.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details as per JDPS, this post will be an exciting and challenging role for any individual with an interest in making a difference to our patientsThe role is an excellent opportunity for the post holder to make a positive impact on the patient journey.
- Registration and documentation of new patients.- Reception duties.- Requesting/locating case notes from the filing system as required.- Maintenance of appointment system.- Maintenance of daily clinical work sheets.- Maintenance of waiting lists.- Provision of statistical information for Managers as required.- Care and repair of case note folders.- Maintenance of accurate tracker system of case histories.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's A*-C /NVQ 2 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a clerical post
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients
- IT skills / relevant keyboard experience
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work as part of a team and liaise with colleagues to ensure effective working.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's A*-C /NVQ 2 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a clerical post
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients
- IT skills / relevant keyboard experience
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work as part of a team and liaise with colleagues to ensure effective working.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
