Job summary
Employer heading
Practice Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 3
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Administrator to join our team at Creswell and Langwith Medical centre.
You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and administration skills to work efficiently and effectively within the team.
You will to be confident in working with IT to a high level, with the ability to work under pressure using your own initiative.
Be Flexible, Punctual and Reliable
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibilities:
- Call and Recall for long term conditions, seasonal vaccinations, and cancer screening programmes
- Updating and maintaining letter templates
- Carry out assigned complex administrative tasks as required.
- Action emails and electronic patient workflow
- General Administrative duties including typing, filing, emails,
- Maintaining patient records and case notes
- Provide support and implementation of digital systems as and when required.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- English Language GCSE or equivalent
- Recognised IT qualification
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Customer Care qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of Human Resource Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of GP computer systems
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of performance Management Systems
- Experience in SystmOne
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Carter
- Job title
- Practice Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If you would like to arrange an informal visit or require any additional information, please email the practice manager [email protected]
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