Job summary MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST: To carry out a range of reception and administrative tasks in relation to the day to day running of the practices reception area, provide a point of contact for patients and acting as a focal point of communication between patients, GP Partners and other medical staff. GENERAL: The job you carry out is an important one, to assist the Doctors in providing a high level of primary care. It is essential that the rules and procedures laid down by the practice are carefully followed in order to complement the role of the partners, by providing an efficient and effective administrative, clerical and secretarial network. Main duties of the job Receive calls, make calls and divert calls, taking messages as appropriate. Answer phones within 6 rings and deal with all queries in an efficient and courteous manner including booking appointments and organising home visit. Welcoming patients to the practice and helping them with their queries. About us 5 GP's 2 Practice Nurses 6 Reception staff Welcoming team with a good work ethic. We treat our patients with respect and aim to help wherever possible. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.44 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3144-24-0000 Job locations Old Henry Street Medical Centre Henry Street Leigh WN7 2PG Job description Job responsibilities Required hours - 30 hours per week To carry out a range of reception and administrative tasks in relation to the day to day running of the practices reception area, provide a point of contact for patients and acting as a focal point of communication between patients, GP Partners and other medical staff. Job description Job responsibilities Required hours - 30 hours per week To carry out a range of reception and administrative tasks in relation to the day to day running of the practices reception area, provide a point of contact for patients and acting as a focal point of communication between patients, GP Partners and other medical staff. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good communication skills Previous Computer skills needed also knowledge of Microsoft Word Desirable Knowing the SystmOne clinic system Ability to use AskmyGP Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good communication skills Previous Computer skills needed also knowledge of Microsoft Word Desirable Knowing the SystmOne clinic system Ability to use AskmyGP Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Old Henry Street Medical Centre Address Old Henry Street Medical Centre Henry Street Leigh WN7 2PG Employer's website https://www.oldhenrystreet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)