Location: Margate
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Medical Administrator / Patient Liaison Assistant to join a busy hospital-based team.
This is a predominantly administrative role with a patient-facing element, supporting patients at their bedside to understand their needs and identify appropriate support services. You will use a questionnaire-based process to gather information, update the relevant systems and submit referrals to the appropriate teams based on each patient's requirements.
This role would suit someone with experience in medical reception, GP surgery administration, healthcare administration or a similar customer-facing administrative position.
Key Responsibilities
Speak with patients at their bedside to understand their needs and identify appropriate support.
Complete questionnaires and accurately record information on the relevant systems.
Process online referrals and direct patients to the appropriate teams.
Maintain accurate records and ensure administrative tasks are completed efficiently.
Communicate professionally and sensitively with patients and colleagues.
Work proactively in a busy hospital environment, responding promptly to changing priorities.About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Ideally have previous experience in medical reception, healthcare administration or a similar administrative role.
Confident IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
A proactive, reliable and organised approach to work.
The ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities.
Confidence speaking with patients in a hospital environment.The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
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