Administrative Assistant

Job Location	Caterham
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time or part-time

Job Description

Job DescriptionAdministrative AssistantLocation: North Downs Hospital, CaterhamHours: 22.5 hours per week, Part-timeSalary: Depending on experience + BenefitsSummary:North Downs Hospital is one of Surreys leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for self pay/insured and NHS patients, conveniently situated close to Caterham. The private hospital offers a wide rangeof treatments and services including minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy procedures, orthopaedic surgery including spinal treatment and pain management, general surgery including hernia surgery, ophthalmology including eye laser surgery, gynaecology, urologyand ear, nose and throat treatments.The role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team at North Downs Hospital, based in Caterham.This role is pivotal in supporting the accurate and timely management of patient pathways for the hospital. You will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality outcomes in a supported environment, where you will bevalued for your skills and expertise.As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring patient waiting lists are managed effectively and that reporting on this is accurate and timely. You will need to be data literate and able to manage and prioritise worklists in the patientadministration system.Duties include:

Booking of patients for surgery.
Ensuring lists are run at full capacity.
Working towards NHS targets.
Liaising with other departments to ensure patients are fit for surgery.
Forming part of a rota to assist in lunch time cover for the main receptionist.
Working closely with Consultants and their Secretaries.

This is a part time role working 9-5 on a Thursday and Friday + 1 other day with the opportunity for additional hours as and when required by the business and to assist in holiday cover.What you will bring with you:

A warm, considerate and empathetic character
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fast and efficient computer skills
Passion to deliver excellent customer service
A flexible and positive attitude

Benefits:

Contributory pension scheme
25 days’ annual leave plus 8 day’s Bank Holiday (pro-rated)
Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme and Blue Light Card
Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums

About Us:Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industryand is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoingsuccess.We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.#ACXWe care.It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouragingother organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

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