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Job Summary
To provide high quality clerical support to the medical and nursing staff on the ward and to be responsible for the management of patient information. To be accountable for the greeting of patients and visitors attending the Children's Ward and ensuring they are informed appropriately.
Job responsibilities
* Medical Records Management:
1. To update and maintain accurate complete patient data on the computer-based system (Epic).
2. To conduct quality audits as requested by the medical team.
3. To ensure that patients are admitted appropriately to the ward.
4. To ensure that external correspondence is processed and sent to the scanning bureau team to be uploaded onto Epic.
5. To enter and retrieve data from all current Trust computer systems in place (Epic) to an acceptable data quality standard.
6. To ensure that all GP summaries are mailed within 24 hours of patient discharge.
7. Ensure all inpatient activities are correctly captured on the system for coding as appropriate.
About Us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable NHS administrative and organisational experience
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (Team player)
Skills
Essential
* Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
* Able to demonstrate strong communication skills including the ability to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
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