Band 3 Medico Legal Assistant - Newry, United Kingdom - Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd

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Newry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title :
Band 3 Medico Legal Assistant

Location :
Newry BT35

Duration :
Temporary Ongoing

Rate :
£11.11 p/h

Hours : 37.5 hpw

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Delivery:

Ensure the operation of efficient and effective systems with regard to the management of medico-legal requests.
Efficient and accurate administration and maintenance of the clients medico-legal Database (and Claims Database as and when required)
Open, sort, record and distribute post received by the Litigation Department, when required. Responsible for ensuring outgoing post is sent each day.
Responsible for requesting health records (and any other associated information) relevant to a request and maintaining effective and efficient tracer and bring forward systems for all medico-legal requests. This will involve the use of Patient Centre, Clinical Manager, etc.
Copying of health and/or social care records.
Attend Emergency Department (ED) filing rooms, when required, to retrieve relevant ED records and copy same. Return ED records to appropriate place when copy has been taken.
Ensure that health records are stored efficiently and effectively within the Litigation Department eliminating risks to loss or breach of data.
Correspond with Solicitors regarding medico-legal requests
Responsible for maintaining accurate record of all payments received and following up on outstanding payments
Attend Crown, High and County Courts if required.
Assist in the production of reports and collation of statistical information regarding medico-legal requests.
Provide cover for administration of claims and inquests as required
Provide general administrative support to the Litigation Manager and senior Litigation Services staff in the management of any other function of the Litigation Department.
Undertake any other duties assigned from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the Litigation Department.
To ensure that all systems used both manual and computerised are maintained accurately at all times.
Where necessary to develop filing systems to meet the needs of the service and ensure these are maintained.

Essential Criteria:
1. 4 GCSEs at Grades A-C including English Language or equivalent / higher qualification and 1 years' experience in a clerical / administrative role
OR

2 years' experience in a clerical / administrative role

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel or equivalent
Minute Taking Experience also desirable

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

Salary:
£11.11 per hour

Schedule: