Medical Records Assistant Chesterfield
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a 22.5 hours per week Medical Records Assistant within the Medicine & Emergency Care Division. The successful candidate must be able to work 0830-1700 on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Records Assistants are responsible for the management, transport and maintenance of all forms of documentation within the division. This includes the update of computerised systems related to tracking and other aspects of all clinical and non-clinical records. To file designated items of documentation accurately in patient case notes and other clinical and non-clinical files. To transport case notes, files and other documentation appropriately. To problem solve effectively and efficiently, utilising own initiative when trying to locate patient notes that may have been tracked to an incorrect location. To store records appropriately in secure locations. To keep records safe and confidential while in their care. To maintain files and other documentation in accordance with divisional procedures. To undertake other appropriate general administrative tasks, including photocopying, and any other necessary filing. To liaise with colleagues and peers at all levels, either face to face, email or via telephone in receiving and delivering records. To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients, staff and the Trust, ensuring compliance to Information Governance policies. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant filing systems, both computerised as well as paper based. A successful Foundation Trust, Chesterfield Royal has over 4,000 dedicated colleagues serving a community of over 400,000 people in North Derbyshire. In a workplace in which you can proudly be yourself, we won't just focus on your application - who you are, your talent and the potential you will bring is equally important and we will support you to be the best you can be. We are a values-led organisation and have embedded our Proud to Care Values: leading with care, openness, integrity, and an inclusive culture, at the heart of everything we do, ensuring we provide for patients with the best possible care and making our Trust a great place for our people to work. Our ambition is to provide consistently exceptional care for our patients and to achieve an Outstanding rating with the CQC and we developed our Royal Academy of Improvement to ensure everyone can find the help and support they need to drive improvements. We are firmly rooted in the founding principles of the NHS, and we have built on this through our Leading the Chesterfield Way framework. We know people have a life and responsibilities outside of work and offer flexibility and a raft of support for your physical and mental wellbeing. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
