Patient Co-Ordinator

The Patient Co-Ordinator is responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and providing support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties may include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of personal information and assisting patients as required. Additional duties will include- Maintain and monitor practice appointment system. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments. Answer incoming phone calls, dealing with the callers request appropriately. Signpost patients to the correct service. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as requested. Input data as necessary onto patients healthcare records. Direct requests for information to relevant team members i.e. SAR, DVLA forms, insurance/solicitors letters. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner. Carry out system searches as requested. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required. Photocopy documentation as required. Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area. Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards. Job description Job responsibilities The Patient Co-Ordinator is responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and providing support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties may include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of personal information and assisting patients as required. Additional duties will include- Maintain and monitor practice appointment system. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments. Answer incoming phone calls, dealing with the callers request appropriately. Signpost patients to the correct service. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as requested. Input data as necessary onto patients healthcare records. Direct requests for information to relevant team members i.e. SAR, DVLA forms, insurance/solicitors letters. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner. Carry out system searches as requested. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required. Photocopy documentation as required. Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area. Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards.