Band 3 Patient Services AdministratorNHS

Job summary

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Based within the Black Country. ( main base Oldbury) The post holder will carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient operationof the dental service. The post holder will be responsible for their own workload and will beexpected to develop and maintain up to date knowledge of all services within their SpecialityManagement Group which will enable them to deal with any service related queries.To work flexibly within the dental team providing high quality dental care for a wide spectrum ofpatients including adults, children, and patients/clients with special needs and medicallycompromised patients.This is a multi-skilled and multi-tasked role therefore the post holder will be expected to beflexible and rotate with other team members thereby ensuring cover across other SpecialtyManagement Groups as and when required.

Main duties of the job

First point of contact for all service users and visitors to the clinic reception greeting in aprofessional and friendly manner and notify the appropriate person of individual's arrival.? Responsible for the management of clinics and waiting lists within their SpecialtyManagement Group.? Prepare and update clinical records for all patients booked within Dental Servicesensuring that appropriate records such as referral letters are attached/ scannedappropriately in accordance with Trust's Policies and Procedures. Therefore ensuringthat the records are available to clinicians prior to appointments. Prepare clinics inadvance by printing day lists, pulling out the complete patient records e.g. radiographs,referral etc. ? Support clinic preparation by identifying and chasing any missing information such ashistopathology, blood results, imaging etc.

Job description

To work within one of five Specialty Management Groups providing a comprehensive, efficientand effective administrative service in order to meet the Trusts patient waiting time targets andenhance patient experience.The Specialty Management Groups are often the first contact a patient will have with theDental Services and may be regarded as the shop window. The post holder will be requiredto provide excellent customer service to all patients ensuring that they are polite and courteousat all times.The post holder will carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient operationof the dental service. The post holder will be responsible for their own workload and will beexpected to develop and maintain up to date knowledge of all services within their SpecialityManagement Group which will enable them to deal with any service related queries

About us

Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part ofthat future now.Join us and help achieve better care andhealthier communities.

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible