Medical Records Officer

Job Description

Equal Opportunities

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Position

Medical Records Officer within Business Administration, Mental Health Services, North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership based at Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock.

Hours

36 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 9:00 5:00, Friday 9:00 3:30.

What you will do

You will provide comprehensive, confidential clerical and administrative support to the Medical Records Service throughout University Hospital Crosshouse.

Requirements

• Education to O Grade / Standard Grade Credit or National 5 in English and Maths and possess an SVQ Level II qualification in Administration or equivalent qualification/experience. A high degree of accuracy is required.
• Good proven typing skills, experience of data input and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience of using the electronic Patient Management System (PMS – Trakcare) and working within an NHS environment. Understanding of NHS inter disciplinary networks is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes and last minute demands. Work will be undertaken in warehouse conditions.
• Full UK driving licence desirable if required to travel across sites/bases within Ayrshire & Arran.

Right to Work

To work in the United Kingdom you need to demonstrate appropriate right to work. Please ensure you already have the right to work or the post is eligible for sponsorship before applying. Sponsorship is assessed on a case by case basis and is not guaranteed.