Coordinator, Patient Services
Baxter, Northampton
Coordinator, Patient Services
£27000
Baxter, Northampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
This role will coordinate the prescription management process, patient stock levels for medical & ancillary products, process orders for delivery to home patients, and undertake patient account management in line with standard operating procedures, service specifications and operational KPIs (under the supervision & direction of the Responsible Pharmacist). Monday to Friday - Shift rotation 8:30 to 16:30 / 9:30 - 17:30 The role will be initially hybrid based in Northampton before moving to a home-based role in 2027.,
- Respond to inbound calls and initiate outbound calls/email correspondence (including shared inbox management) to patients & customers in order to process stock orders and resolve patient queries.
- Activate new patients onto the service and coordinating the installation delivery in line with customer requirements.
- Accurately enter prescriptions and the directions on the Patient Management System
- Process patient orders (including charge orders) accurately on the Patient Management System as directed by the patient's prescription
- Organise collections and process sales returns within the allocated timeframes.
- Manage the administration (e.g. tracking, filing, requesting, archiving) of physical & electronic pharmacy records including patient prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner.
- Report and escalate system inaccuracies to the Customer Service & Patient Services Supervisor.
- Liaise with third-party partners (e.g. transport, nursing, technical services) to facilitate and deliver patient treatments
- Coordinate the back-order management process including communicating with patients & pharmacists, liaising with third-party partners and updating the system.
- Support the resolution of customer invoice queries to enable payment of services provided.
- Record patient complaints and incidents immediately on the Complaint Management System and investigate where appropriate.
- Escalate clinical queries and patient safety incidents to the Responsible Pharmacist within the defined timeframes as per the Communications Standard Operating Procedure.
Successful experience in customer service or patient-centric roles - Successful experience is using customer relationship management systems
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy/healthcare setting would be advantageous
- Previous experience of demonstrating strong administration skills in high volumes
- Strong verbal and written communications skills (e.g. professional telephone manner)
- High attention to detail
- Good IT proficiency (including Microsoft Office)
- Strong organisational & prioritisation skills in a demanding environment
- Process-driven
- Dispensing Assistant Qualification or equivalent (minimum of Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 2 as defined in GPhC guidance), preferential but not essential.
At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. - £27,000 base salary, plus competitive benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- High importance placed on work life balance