Nights Admissions Clerk / Receptionist - Women's Reception

Job overview

A flexible approach to work is essential for this role in line with the requirements of the Post in the  Admissions Office/ Reception at Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Working with a team of highly committed staff to provide a first class and effective reception and admission service within the Women's and Children's Hospital.

This is a nights position working 2  nights on and 4  nights off and is a rolling 7 day rota to include weekend and bank holidays

You will play a vital role in ensuring the department runs smoothly outside of regular office hours.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety quality and efficiency while working independently  but remaining as part of a small team

You must be able to remain calm and deal with issues  effectively that may arise during the night shift. You will carry out core operational tasks to support the day staff

You must be bale to do a comprehensive handover to incoming day staff

Main duties of the job

To admit, transfer and discharge patients onto the hospital Patient Administration System following Policies and Procedures.

Liaison with nursing and medical staff and other patient service staff regarding patient admissions, discharges and transfers

Updating of all ward activity and ensuring the hospitals bed state is accurate at all times.

Providing general reception duties on the main reception in the Women's and Children's  Hospital .

Providing wards with new notes if required and ID labels. Ensuring accurate tracking of any hospital notes

Recording of attendances outside of clinic ensuring accuracy of outcomes

Using relevant hospital systems in line with the role  .

Be accurate and have a high level of attention to detail

Build and maintain close working relationships across the clinical administrative teams using standard Operating Procedures ( SOPS)  to ensure functions of the role are carried out correctly and within given timescales

Undertaking any other duties which may be specifically allocated by the Team Leader or Service Manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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