Administrator

Job Description

Who are weNewmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health. We care for more than 225,000 NHS andprivate patients a year in over 26 locations and we’re growing.Role overviewWe are looking for a new Administrator to join our Wakefield site. This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week including working every other Saturday on a rota basis.As you’d guess from the title this role involves carrying out different administrative duties and it’s a varied role - you could be booking patients into their appointments, making and answering phone calls, sending and replying to emails, managing the postand sending letters or dealing with enquiries. Our clinics are busy so we’re looking for someone who loves working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.We need someone who is incredibly customer focussed and enjoys meeting and talking to people - the thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so all our team members need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patientsat ease.What skills and experience do I needWe’ll provide training so experience isn’t always needed, but the following things will be advantageous:• Previous experience in a customer or patient facing role• Experience in a busy administrative role• A competent user of all Office 365 programmes• Tech savvy and comfortable working on new systems e.g. patient record systems• A good phone manner• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format• A good team player - happy to jump in and support others when requiredWhat we’re offering• A salary of £22,672.00• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays• A company pension scheme• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standardsOur employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will payfor.At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of thejob, regardless of any protected characteristics.Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.

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Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceAdministration