Job summary We are looking to recruit a Medical Receptionist to our friendly team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Medical Receptionist This role is for 30 hours a week to be worked as follows : Monday 8 am - 6 pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break) Tuesday 8 am - 1 pm Wednesday 8 am - 1 pm Thursday 8 am - 1 pm Friday 8 am - 1 pm Main duties of the job Receptionist role: Care navigation/signpost patients to the most appropriate service Ensure all telephone calls are answered within a timely manner Manage appointment requests telephone/F2F/e.consultations/home visits Ensure efficient processing of pathology samples from safe collection to distribution of results internally and accurately notifying patients of the results. Action requests for repeat prescriptions on the clinical computer system according to the prescribing protocol and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours. Manage communication into the practice, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate action. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records Promote health campaigns to appropriate high-risk patients i.e., the annual flu vaccination campaign Open and secure premises. Chaperone duties About us Whilst we work extremely hard, the culture of the practice is friendly and welcoming: Prior to retirement, several members worked at Kingsway for over 30 years. Informal meeting room where team members often enjoy lunch together. The team comprises of: 4 GPs (2 of whom trained at the practice and stayed on). Three Nurse Practitioners providing acute appointments Three Practice Nurses and a Health Care Assistant. The support team comprises of 10 receptionists and a separate admin team. Key Information about the surgery: 9600 patients Teaching practice with GP Registrars and Medical students SystmOne clinical system CQC Good rating with outstanding in responsiveness Free car parking nearby Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5651-24-0001 Job locations Kingsway Medical Centre Kingsway Billingham Cleveland TS23 2LS Job description Job responsibilities Drs. Sinha, Folorunsho, Wilson & Narytynk Kingsway Medical Centre, Kingsway, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2LS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Medical Receptionist Reports to: Reception Team Leader/Practice Manager Location: Kingsway Medical Centre, Billingham Job Summary The medical reception team are the first point of contact and represent the practice whether on the telephone or face to face; the receptionist must respond in a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times. To provide administrative assistance to the practice team and carry out a variety of administrative tasks unique to general practice. Main duties of Receptionist role: Care navigation/signpost patients to the most appropriate service Ensure all telephone calls are answered in a timely manner. Manage appointment requests telephone/F2F/e.consultations/home visits Ensure efficient processing of pathology samples from safe collection to distribution of results internally and accurately notifying patients of the results. Action requests for repeat prescriptions on the clinical computer system according to the prescribing protocol and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours. Manage communication into the practice, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate action. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records Promote health campaigns to appropriate high-risk patients i.e., the annual flu vaccination campaign Open and secure premises. Chaperone duties COMPETENCIES An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Keep up to date with and apply practice policies, standards and guidelines. To attend any required training To work flexibly within the practice opening hours as directed by the Practice Administrator/Manager To carry out other duties appropriate to the position of Medical Receptionist Job description Job responsibilities Drs. Sinha, Folorunsho, Wilson & Narytynk Kingsway Medical Centre, Kingsway, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2LS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Medical Receptionist Reports to: Reception Team Leader/Practice Manager Location: Kingsway Medical Centre, Billingham Job Summary The medical reception team are the first point of contact and represent the practice whether on the telephone or face to face; the receptionist must respond in a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times. To provide administrative assistance to the practice team and carry out a variety of administrative tasks unique to general practice. Main duties of Receptionist role: Care navigation/signpost patients to the most appropriate service Ensure all telephone calls are answered in a timely manner. Manage appointment requests telephone/F2F/e.consultations/home visits Ensure efficient processing of pathology samples from safe collection to distribution of results internally and accurately notifying patients of the results. Action requests for repeat prescriptions on the clinical computer system according to the prescribing protocol and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours. Manage communication into the practice, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate action. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records Promote health campaigns to appropriate high-risk patients i.e., the annual flu vaccination campaign Open and secure premises. Chaperone duties COMPETENCIES An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Keep up to date with and apply practice policies, standards and guidelines. To attend any required training To work flexibly within the practice opening hours as directed by the Practice Administrator/Manager To carry out other duties appropriate to the position of Medical Receptionist Person Specification Experience Essential Proven customer service skills in direct contact with public Experience of working in a team Experience of working on own initiative Desirable Experience of dealing with people in a health and social care setting Six months experience as a Medical receptionist in a general practice Experience of using a medical software i.e., SystmOne Experience of signposting or care navigation Experience of eRD Experience of EPS Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Desirable Amspar Medical Receptionist Certificate Person Specification Experience Essential Proven customer service skills in direct contact with public Experience of working in a team Experience of working on own initiative Desirable Experience of dealing with people in a health and social care setting Six months experience as a Medical receptionist in a general practice Experience of using a medical software i.e., SystmOne Experience of signposting or care navigation Experience of eRD Experience of EPS Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Desirable Amspar Medical Receptionist Certificate 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 Kingsway Medical Centre Address Kingsway Medical Centre Kingsway Billingham Cleveland TS23 2LS Employer's website https://www.kingswaymedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)