Administrator

Job overview

To undertake various reception and administrative/clerical duties associated with the functions of the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services Department.  This is to include all administrative procedures and documentation associated with the patient’s attendance to the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services Department as outlined in the Patient Access Policy.

Main duties of the job

To provide a patient focused service, ensuring that the service is efficient and welcoming. To overcome language barriers wherever possible using available resources as necessary e.g. interpreters, ensuring that all patients are dealt with in a courteous manner.

To accurately input, update and monitor patient related information onto the computerised electronic system.

To register referrals onto the electronic system making, changing and cancelling Patients’ appointments.

To prepare Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services’ treatment notes for initial  attendances.

To be responsible for the security of case notes in the department.

To process telephone calls and enquiries and take appropriate action.

To arrange transport for patients if required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake various administrative/clerical duties associated with the reception function of the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services Department.  This is to include all administrative procedures and documentation associated with the patient’s attendance to the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services Department as outlined in the Patient Access Policy.

To undertake duties relating to any aspect of service provided by the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services Out-Patient reception, within the grade of the post.

To be responsible for informing the Band 3 Senior Administrator on administrative and clerical matters.  To inform the Directorate Support Manager in the absence of the Senior Administrator.

To work closely with the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Services Administrative & Clerical staff to ensure the development of an efficient team to effectively support the Department.

To ensure patient confidentiality is always maintained.

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