Administration Assistant in Ashtead

Administration / Booking Administrator (Radiology)

Ashtead Hospital - Surrey 37.5 hours per week

Summary:

Ashtead Hospital is one of Surrey's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for self pay/insured and NHS patients. Conveniently situated close to Leatherhead (Junction 9 of the M25), the hospital is located in tranquil, wooded surroundings. These provide a peaceful environment to aid a speedy recovery.

By investing in advanced medical technology, the private hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services including: full diagnostic and endoscopy procedures, orthopaedic surgery including spinal treatment and pain management, general surgery including spinal vein removal and hernia surgery, ophthalmology including eye laser surgery, gynaecology, urology and ear, nose and throat treatments.

The role:

We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated customer focused reception/bookings administrator required to join our busy and friendly team.This is a fast paced position that requires multi-tasking so you will have proven experience in strong administration skills and have proven ability to organise, adapt and priorities whilst working under pressure. Experience within a healthcare environment will also be an advantage. You will be expected to deliver a first class service to our patients, and support to your colleagues in other areas during busy periods. Excellent communication skills at all levels, keyboard skills, attention to detail and a good sense of humour are therefore essential for this post. You should be flexible and able to work additional hours to assist the department in holiday and busy periods.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with patients by phone, email & letter
• Booking appointments
• Liaising with consultants and their secretaries
• Ensuring timely completion of appointments onto the system
• Preparation of clinics
• Reception duties

What you will bring with you:

• Excellent organisational skills
• An excellent standard of computer literacy to include experience in Word & Excel
• Healthcare administration experience (advantage)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral
• An excellent standard of computer literacy to include experience in Word & Excel
• The ability to work within a team
• The ability to time-manage
• Experience using a Patient Administration System (PAS) an advantage

Why join us?

• Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Work-Life Balance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Flexible shift patterns, where possible
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
• Career Development & Recognition
• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
• Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
• Free parking on site, where possible

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment proce