Ophthalmic Payments Finance Assistant
Primary Care Support Service Nhs
The Primary Care Support Service (PCSS) is part of NHS England and provides administrative and payment services to GPs, Dentists, Pharmacies and Opticians throughout Surrey, Sussex and South West London. The contractor Services Administration department is responsible for the processing of applications to join the National Performers List for GPs, Dentists and Optometrists. This is carried out from the Lancing Office for Sussex and from the Surbiton Office for Surrey and South West London. The PCSS is also an Umbrella Body for the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and as well as carrying these checks out on behalf of the performers we can also carry these out for staff members of practices as well. In my current position as an Ophthalmic Contractor Service Payments Assistant I have had to learn how to work with the in-house data system, a system that is specific for the data input that is essential for the records that are kept. Within the job role I am expected to work to deadlines in order for payments to be made on time. This requirement enables me to ensure I am punctual, reliable and accurate in the tasks that are expected of me to ensure that the work I do is correct and of a good standard. Part of my job role is to interact with both customers and clients via the telephone in a polite manner, adopting strong verbal skills and representing the company well. Within many of my previous positions, due to my hunger to progress and learn new skills, I have not only carried out tasks that are mandatory of my role but have also been relied upon to help others when necessary, developing my skills of being able to work well within a team as well as being capable and confident enough to work just as well individually