Primary Responsibilities: The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Receptionist/Care Navigator. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice. Deal with all general queries, explain procedures and make new and follow up appointments Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records. Accept test samples from patients and deal with accordingly Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested Explain practice arrangements and forma requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure administrative procedures are completed Receiving and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery, including: Relay of GP advice and test results to patients Liaison with external organisations as required Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary Maintain a clean and tidy working area at all times Maintain adequate stationary stocks within the reception office and consulting rooms Patient notes and correspondence Retrieve and re-file records as required ensure correspondence, report, results etc are filed or scanned promptly and in the correct file Use e-mail to onward correspondence as required and record and action all incoming emails Process requests for information I.E SAR and patient online access under the guidance of the team leader Premises Complete opening procedures at the start of the day when first to arrive and make all necessary preparations to receive patients Complete closing procedures at the end of the day ensuring all confidential information is stored away securely and internal lights are off Secondary Responsibilities: In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist/Care Navigator may be requested to: a. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead b. Support administrative and prescribing staff, providing cover during staff absences c. To support QOF administration team with contacting and inviting relevant patients to the surgery for reviews and procedures