Job summaryMoorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for the post of Outpatient Clinic Coordinator/Receptionist at Moorfields Eye Bedford.This post requires hours that cover the administrative duties from 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00, 10:00 -18:00.Main duties of the jobYou will be required to provide high quality clerical and administrative support as a member of one of our administrative teams. You will act as firstpoint of contact for all patients, both in a busy outpatient environment and in the administrative offices. We are passionate about delivering anexcellent service to patients and you will play a crucial role in achieving this.Reception duties will also be included such as meeting and greeting patients on arrival to the hospital, checking patients in to the appropriate clinics using the Trust's patient administration system, booking clinic appointments, and accurate recording of patient data.Additional administrative duties include: ensuring clinics are booked to profile, answering queries (by telephone and in person), supporting the Team Leaders, Assistant Clinic Mangers & Clinic Manager with clinic cancellations and other administrative duties.You will have good interpersonal skills, a polite and courteous manner and a professional attitude. You will have effective verbal and writtencommunication skills, and will enjoy working as part of a team. You will be able to cope under pressure in a busy working environment. Accuracyand attention to detail are essential, as are good computer skills.About usThis post is based at our Bedford satellite site.At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:Salary excluding High-Cost Area SupplementOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and development opportunitiesEasy and quick transport linksA range of attractive benefits and discountsAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesFree Pilates classesFull support and training to develop your skillsFlexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesReception duties include: meeting and greeting patients on arrival to the hospital, checking patients into the appropriate clinics using the Trust patient administration system, booking clinic appointments, and accurate recording of patient data. Additional administrative duties include: ensuring clinics are booked to profile, prepping patients notes, answering queries (by telephone and in person), filing, scanning, booking patient transport and supporting the Assistant Clinic Manager with clinic cancellations and other administrative duties.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssentialEducated to GCSE level or equivalent ( with English & Maths A-C )Knowledge & TrainingEssentialGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office SoftwareKnowledge & understanding of confidentiality IssuesKnowledge and understanding of NHS rules and procedures (e.g. referral to treatment)DesirablePrevious experience using Trust I.T systems e.g PAS, OpenEyes, MedisoftExperienceEssentialPrevious experience carrying out administrative duties and of working with the general public in a customer-orientated roleDesirablePrevious experience within a health care settingSkills & AbilitiesEssentialAbility to work within a team in a multidisciplinary serviceExcellent oral & written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure and to deadlinesAbility to deal with queries over the phone and in personDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressBedfordKempston RoadBedfordMK42 9DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)