Provide a proactive, high quality front-line reception service to the ward.
Use their customer service skills to help resolve queries and to achieve a high standard of customer satisfaction.
Operate security entry system to the ward as required.
Demonstrate sensitivity, tact and diplomacy where appropriate, for example when acting as a first point of contact to distressed or anxious relatives.
Deliver a proactive and high-quality customer service to a wide range of client groups, including (but not limited to) patients, relatives, careers, nurses, ward managers, matrons, patient pathway coordinators, therapists, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, staff from other departments.
Suggest any changes to local working practices that may benefit customer care and/or improve the administrative and reception service on the ward/unit.
Deal with telephone enquiries or if of clinical nature refer to the relevant person, whilst ensuring that accuracy, clarity, confidentiality professionalism and courtesy are always prioritized.
Represent the trust in a professional manner at all times.
Ensure patient’s records are ready for discharge
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of IT applications (e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Desktop Publishing)