Job summary Hours will be 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 1.00pm 6.00pm We are looking for an experienced, friendly, organised, and enthusiastic individual to join our hardworking and committed team. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and will provide high quality patient services. Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive reception service to achieve an efficient and effective service in providing the best possible care to patients. Receptionists will: Greet people in a professional and courteous manner Pass on relevant information and answer queries Assist people to access the services they need Undertake a variety of reception duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice About us Rickleton Medical Centre is a single handed practice with approximately 2700 patients. We are a small friendly practice that works extremely hard to provide the best service we can to help our patients and support our employees. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5077-25-0000 Job locations Office Row Rickleton Sunderland NE38 9EH Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities in line with Practice policies and procedures: Answer the telephone as a priority Book/cancel appointments Take messages accurately and pass them on in a timely manner Deal with general enquiries Register new patients and temporary residents Greet and direct patients and visitors Respond to the needs of GPs and Nurses to enable efficient clinics Input and extract information from the Practice computer system Effectively liaise with Practice, Primary Care Organisations, patients, and other external organisations to assist promptly with the resolution and administration of queries Fully utilise EMIS Web and other IT systems Communicate effectively with the reception team to ensure policies and procedures are kept up to date Keep directories and databases up to date to ensure an efficient workflow Resolve job related issues, including patient documentation, and help resolve minor problems Dealing with mail internal and external Attend meetings when required To always work safely in accordance with legislation and Practice policies and procedures Flexibility of working hours/able to work at the desired times in line with the needs of the practice Any other reasonable duties requested by the Practice Manager or GP This list is not exhaustive In addition to the above, the post holder will show respect and courtesy to patients and colleagues, and always maintain the confidentiality of patient and other Practice information. Working occasional extra hours may be required. The job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will be expected to carry out reasonable duties which may be requested from time to time. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities in line with Practice policies and procedures: Answer the telephone as a priority Book/cancel appointments Take messages accurately and pass them on in a timely manner Deal with general enquiries Register new patients and temporary residents Greet and direct patients and visitors Respond to the needs of GPs and Nurses to enable efficient clinics Input and extract information from the Practice computer system Effectively liaise with Practice, Primary Care Organisations, patients, and other external organisations to assist promptly with the resolution and administration of queries Fully utilise EMIS Web and other IT systems Communicate effectively with the reception team to ensure policies and procedures are kept up to date Keep directories and databases up to date to ensure an efficient workflow Resolve job related issues, including patient documentation, and help resolve minor problems Dealing with mail internal and external Attend meetings when required To always work safely in accordance with legislation and Practice policies and procedures Flexibility of working hours/able to work at the desired times in line with the needs of the practice Any other reasonable duties requested by the Practice Manager or GP This list is not exhaustive In addition to the above, the post holder will show respect and courtesy to patients and colleagues, and always maintain the confidentiality of patient and other Practice information. Working occasional extra hours may be required. The job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will be expected to carry out reasonable duties which may be requested from time to time. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent Experience Desirable Medical Receptionist 1 year (required) Knowledge of Emis Web Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent Experience Desirable Medical Receptionist 1 year (required) Knowledge of Emis Web 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 Rickleton Medical Centre Address Office Row Rickleton Sunderland NE38 9EH Employer's website https://www.rickletonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)