Admissions Administrator

Admissions| Administrator | Competitive salary plus excellent benefits | Permanent – Full time | Brentwood Our new Patient Support Centre based in Brentwood is recruiting for Admissions Administrators to join their team. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a confident approach to handling a variety of systems Full training will be provided and this is a real opportunity to commence your healthcare career. Duties and responsibilities * Provide and maintain an efficient bookings system for all in-patients and day cases using a computerised system (SAP) * Develop and maintain an up-to-date and accurate knowledge of Spire and other insurers' products, policies and initiatives * Liaise with pre-authorisation team or medical insurer to ensure funding is agreed prior to patient admission date * Maintain departmental electronic and manual filing systems accurately * Provide advice on medical coding to ensure that the hospital and consultants charge within relevant insurer guidelines * Process patient admission letters and any associated documentation, confirming details with patients/consultants and secretaries as appropriate * Liaise closely with patients, consultants and clinical teams in relation to any special requirements or individual requests * Practice and maintain a high standard of confidentiality at all times and exercise absolute discretion in the use of all patient/consultant/staff information * Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire policies. * Undertake any training or development as required to acquire skills and knowledge to undertake role competently * Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post. Who we're looking for * Customer Service focused * Confident approach to handing a variety of systems * Enjoys working in a collaborative, fast paced team environment * Be able to work effectively within their HUB while operating within a national sales framework * Strong communication skills, demonstrating an ability to positively lead teams across multiple locations Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 19:00, Saturday 9am-13:00. 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: * 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays * Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options * 'Spire for you' reward platform – discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers * Free Bupa wellness screening * Private medical insurance * Life assurance Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference; it is their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications