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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health Records Appointment Coordinator working 37.5 hours per week. This permanent position is well suited to an individual with previous Health Records experience and who is keen to progress in a busy and thriving, supportive workplace.
Working Monday to Friday you will primarily be based at Queen Margaret Hospital but depending on needs of the service may be required to provide cover at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy.
The Health Records Department provides multi-hospital / multi-section comprehensive 24-hour Health Records Service across Fife incorporating Clinical Coding, Information Management, Inpatient Services, Emergency Department, Minor Injuries Unit, Records Libraries, Scanning, Subject Access Requests, Outpatients, Waiting Times, Overseas Visitor Status and NHS Fife Switchboard.
Previous Admin / Clerical experience preferably in a Health Records department is essential as is a good working knowledge of Scottish Government Waiting Times Standards, 18-week RTT, New Ways and the Patient Access Policy. Consideration will be given to those who can demonstrate a willingness to learn and an enthusiasm for personal development. A knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality is preferred.
You must have the ability to prioritise and manage the day-to-day workload in a busy, fast paced environment. You must be able to follow instruction clearly and effectively and work with a high degree of accuracy. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision at times.
Good organisational and listening skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to working. A good level of English language competency and good communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively are required.
For informal enquiries, please contact Ms Amie White, Acting Health Records Team Leader on 01592 643355 ext 24026 or Ms Amy McCulloch, Health Records Team Leader on 01592 643355 ext 28603.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.