Job summary Receive, assist and direct patients inaccessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous,efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice teamand project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors,either in person or via the telephone Undertake a variety of administrative duties toassist in the smooth running of the Practice including the provision ofsecretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of thePractice team Main duties of the job Reception Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address. Taking messages and passing on information Be able to cover all reception positions as necessary Appointments Process appointment requests for today 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. Scanning into clinical system Choose & Book Summarising medical records within identified timescales Periodically checking the fax to make sure it is operational and has an adequate paper supply before leaving in the evening About us We are a small and friendly surgery with two GP Partners, as well as regular sessional GPs, a Physicians Associate, GP Registrars and Foundation Doctors working at the practice. In addition to the doctors, we have an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, who can help with minor ailments and prescribe and refer as appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities Receive, assist and direct patients inaccessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous,efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice teamand project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors,either in person or via the telephone Undertake a variety of administrative duties toassist in the smooth running of the Practice including the provision ofsecretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of thePractice team Job description Job responsibilities Receive, assist and direct patients inaccessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous,efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice teamand project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors,either in person or via the telephone Undertake a variety of administrative duties toassist in the smooth running of the Practice including the provision ofsecretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of thePractice team Person Specification Qualifications Essential basic qualifications are preferable Desirable Degree or healthcare background associated certification Experience Essential Previous experience of working in healthcare Person Specification Qualifications Essential basic qualifications are preferable Desirable Degree or healthcare background associated certification Experience Essential Previous experience of working in healthcare 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 Picton Green Family Practice Address 137 Earle Road Liverpool Merseyside WA8 5BP Employer's website