Senior Patient Access Officer
Cheshire: The Wilmslow Hospital
Full time : 37.5hrs hours per week Mon-Fri (occasional Saturday cover may be required)
Shifts: Department is open 6am-8pm and flexibility to work during these hours is required
Permanent
Salary: £29,069.00 per annum
We’re looking for a Senior Patient Access Officer to join our Patient Access team based in The Wilmslow Hospital . As a Senior Patient Access Officer, you will assist the Patient Access Leader in the management and progressive development of a high quality and customer responsive services offered by the Patient Access Department.
As a Senior PAO, you will be responsible for providing hands on supervision for the day-to-day operational aspects of all functions within the team, to effectively communicate with appropriate instruction and guidance to colleagues at all times to ensure that the service delivered is always of an exemplary standard and meets with the expectations.
The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, offers fast access to the highest level of private healthcare, expert consultants and nursing teams. It has received an 'Outstanding' rating by the CQC."
Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in the Patient Access team but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What you’ll do:
Ensure that all administrative functions are carried out to the highest standard
Ensure teams are equipped to carry out all tasks and ensure adequate supplies are maintained
To ensure that all patients meet the HCA criteria to enable successful and full financial settlement, whether Sponsored or Self-funded.
Seek assistance from Patient Access Manager (PAM)/Patient Access Leaders (PAL) with any complex queries.
Manage patient waiting areas to ensure the Patient Access Service run smoothly
Support PAL to organise staffing to ensure no gaps in service (Rota management)
Takes on supervisory tasks within their team as required
Assist Patient Access Officers with more complex tasks
Deputise for the PAL as required.
What you’ll bring:
Previous experience in a patient access or similar role is essential
Previous supervisory experience in a similar role is essential
Excellent Numeracy and Communication skills
IT Literate
Understanding of basic medical terminology
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Patient Access Officer you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss
flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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