Receptionist, Trauma & Orthopaedics

Using Cerner/SSC to update patient details and register patient attendance.To follow necessary procedures to ensure clinical / nursing staff are aware of the patients arrival. Patients will be directed to the correct waiting area by reception staff.Ensure all appointments are in the correct episodes and make corrections if necessary.Escalate to services where outcomes & attendances have not been recorded.To deal appropriately, calmly, and courteously with telephone enquiries regarding appointments and make necessary amendments. Providing advice and guidance to patients, patients relatives, staff and other healthcare colleagues on appointments and other Trust Services.To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work. Job description Job responsibilities Using Cerner/SSC to update patient details and register patient attendance.To follow necessary procedures to ensure clinical / nursing staff are aware of the patients arrival. Patients will be directed to the correct waiting area by reception staff.Ensure all appointments are in the correct episodes and make corrections if necessary.Escalate to services where outcomes & attendances have not been recorded.To deal appropriately, calmly, and courteously with telephone enquiries regarding appointments and make necessary amendments. Providing advice and guidance to patients, patients relatives, staff and other healthcare colleagues on appointments and other Trust Services.To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.