About this role
Job summary
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Based within the Walsall and Sandwell and Dudley areas. ( main base Brace Street) 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.
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
Job description Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
qualifications and training Essential
GCSE/CSE level C or equivalent in Mathematics and English or equivalent administrative experience level 3 NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent admini RSA 2 or equivalent experience in typing or word processing
Experience Essential
Previous administrative experience. Previous experience of working with the general public. Experience of working with a wide range of professionals
Skills/knowledge Essential
Excellent communication and organisational skills. Excellent keyboard skills Knowledge of information systems i.e. PAS, RiO Evidence of extensive use of computer programmes; Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload in a methodical approach to work. Outstanding Customer Service Skills Ability to suggest and implement new procedures. Ability to follow tasks through to completion Ability to work under pressure.
Other job requirements Essential
Willing to travel between clinics to cover when required in order to meet the needs of the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address Birmingham Dental Hospital
Birmingham
B5 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)