Warmdene Surgery

Practice Administrator

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Job summary

PLEASE NOTE - We anticipate this job could lead to a permanent position once the temporary contract is finished

The primary purpose of the role is to provide administrative support, especially medical records summarising and basic workflow. Some other administrative duties may be assigned. The job would suit someone who is looking for about 16.0 hours per week, working on 2 or 3 days per week. Full flexibility of work days and start/finish times is entirely possible and would be discussed further at interview.

  • Administration

    To maintain an accurate medical summary of patient notes on the computer record.

    Summarising new patient records to a high standard and according to set protocols and timescales agreed by the Practice.

    Checking and ensuring the integrity of electronically received records from other GP Practices.

    General administration duties, supporting clinical data entry requirements such as patient recalls.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic administrator to join our established team. The role ideally requires some clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and diligence, from someone who is self motivated and always striving for the best.

Candidates should ideally have some experience of working in a clinical administration environment, within a healthcare setting. Candidates without this breadth of expertise, but with very strong and relevant background or experience will also be considered.

About us

The administration team is comprised of 9 staff supporting all aspects of clinical system administration. In total there are 35 staff working at the surgery.

Our main site at Warmdene Surgery is situated just two minutes drive from the main A27, offering bright and modern facilities with free parking and good public transport options.

Details

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.05 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

180 days

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1635-24-0002

Job locations

Carden Hill

Brighton

BN1 8DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

This new role will initially focus on the summarising of medical records:

  • Review records and accurately produce a summary of the patients critical medical history.
  • Accurately read-coding data onto the patients medical record.
  • Review progress of summarising, ensuring practice targets are achieved.
  • File and store records as required.
  • Photocopy documentation as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This new role will initially focus on the summarising of medical records:

  • Review records and accurately produce a summary of the patients critical medical history.
  • Accurately read-coding data onto the patients medical record.
  • Review progress of summarising, ensuring practice targets are achieved.
  • File and store records as required.
  • Photocopy documentation as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Numerate and IT Literate including Outlook and Word.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Organisational skills, effective time management and ability to work without direct supervision to determine own workload priorities.
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Working with confidential, sensitive clinical information with an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • Flexible and adaptable to cope with the breadth and pace of changes.

Desirable

  • Clinical terminology and medical records management.
  • Experience of EMIS Web.
  • Experience of working in primary care or other healthcare setting.
  • Knowledge of Information Governance Requirements.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Numerate and IT Literate including Outlook and Word.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Organisational skills, effective time management and ability to work without direct supervision to determine own workload priorities.
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Working with confidential, sensitive clinical information with an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • Flexible and adaptable to cope with the breadth and pace of changes.

Desirable

  • Clinical terminology and medical records management.
  • Experience of EMIS Web.
  • Experience of working in primary care or other healthcare setting.
  • Knowledge of Information Governance Requirements.

Employer details

Employer name

Warmdene Surgery

Address

Carden Hill

Brighton

BN1 8DD


Employer's website

https://www.warmdenesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Warmdene Surgery

Address

Carden Hill

Brighton

BN1 8DD


Employer's website

https://www.warmdenesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Paul Cox

paul.cox3@nhs.net

01273545906

Details

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.05 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

180 days

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1635-24-0002

Job locations

Carden Hill

Brighton

BN1 8DD


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