Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a medical receptionist to join ourfriendly team.
10 hrs p/w per week, to be worked over 2days- Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm and Friday 8:30am-1:30pm
We are a well organisedpractice in Rastrick, Brighouse, who strive to consistently provide highquality care to all our patients. Our growing list size currently stands atover 5000 patients.
Main duties of the job
Duties include greeting patients,and answering the telephone along with a wide variety of administrativeduties. Basic computer skills are essential, however NHS General Practiceexperience, along with knowledge of SystmOne is desirable but not essential.
Flexibility to cover holidays and sickness is essential.
About us
We are a small, friendly team who offer excellent appointment access without telephone triage and our patient feedback is consistently positive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
Job Responsibilities:
Administration
To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance of written protocols Fax and photocopy as requested Allocated administrative duties
Reception
Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address. Be able to cover all reception positions as necessary
Appointments
Process appointment requests for today and future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Deal with visits requests
Computer
Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records. Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area). Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice guidelines. Scan letters patient medical records as required Action reception tasks as necessary
Telephone
Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours.
Other Tasks
Clear rooms after surgeries Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm. Make coffee for doctors and colleagues Any other tasks allocated by manager or doctors Chaperone for clinicians if required Complete training relevant to role as required
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
Job Responsibilities:
Administration
To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance of written protocols Fax and photocopy as requested Allocated administrative duties
Reception
Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address. Be able to cover all reception positions as necessary
Appointments
Process appointment requests for today and future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Deal with visits requests
Computer
Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records. Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area). Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice guidelines. Scan letters patient medical records as required Action reception tasks as necessary
Telephone
Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours.
Other Tasks
Clear rooms after surgeries Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm. Make coffee for doctors and colleagues Any other tasks allocated by manager or doctors Chaperone for clinicians if required Complete training relevant to role as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Good general education with good numeracy and literacy skills Previous experience working with computers Desirable
Experience as a Medical Receptionist in a GP surgery Previous experience of customer care or dealing with members of public in frontline role
Person Specification Qualifications
Essential
Good general education with good numeracy and literacy skills Previous experience working with computers Desirable
Experience as a Medical Receptionist in a GP surgery Previous experience of customer care or dealing with members of public in frontline role
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
Longroyde Surgery Address
Longroyde Surgery
38 Castle Avenue
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3HT
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