Medical records clerk receptionist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Adult Mental Health Services as a Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist . If you are committed to delivering a high quality service and providing the very best standard of care for our patients, then this could be the opportunity for you. We currently have one full-time positions available at the Buckton building based on site at Tameside General Hospital. The hours are 37.5 working Monday to Friday 9.00am till 5.00pm., with 30 minute break. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Outpatients Department in the Adult Mental Health Service. To be responsible for ensuring patient records are updated accurately, receiving and dispatching notes, making and re-arranging appointments for patients along with other duties to ensure that the department meets all customer and patient services. You should have excellent IT, communication and administration skills, be well organised with a meticulous approach to work and attention to detail. You will be proactive and able to manage your own working time effectively. You must have a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. High standards of professionalism and a desire to learn will be essential. The post involves moving paper records subject to manual handling guidelines under the terms of the Equality Act 2010. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.