Emmer Green Surgery

Medical Receptionist

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced receptionist to join a friendly and high achieving General practice with circa 12,000 patients.

Previous general practice experience is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is flexible with excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills who enjoys dealing with the public. Good telephone skills are essential and the successful applicant will have experience in using computer equipment for data entry.

The Practice is an EMIS WEB user. Competitive Salary with 4 weeks annual leave. NHS Pension Scheme Membership available.

This is a part time role.

If you think you have the skills and experience essential for this position and would like to join our team, we would be pleased to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

Receive phone calls from patients, arrange appointments and book them on to the computer system provided.

Deal with queries and record messages accurately.

Greet patients, Doctors and visitors at the reception desk and deal with them in a polite and friendly manner.

Administer the procedure for repeat prescriptions and pathology results

Scanning and workflow of documents onto our main computer medical system EMIS

Support colleagues to maintain an efficient and friendly team atmosphere.

Processing and distributing incoming mail/emails.

Maintain patient notes alphabetically in the filing system.

Ensure that the reception and waiting room areas are kept tidy.

General administration work

About us

The Practice has a team of 41 staff in total 9 of which are medical receptionists working a mixture of full and part time hours and we are looking for someone to join our friendly and professional team.

Details

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A1172-24-0001

Job locations

Emmer Green Surgery

4 St. Barnabas Road

Emmer Green

Reading

RG4 8RA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Medical Receptionist/Administrator

Accountable to: Reception Manager

Responsible For: No other staff

Main Responsibilities

To facilitate the Doctor/Patient relationship in all aspects

To be the first point of contact for patients

To ensure that enquiries from patients are handled effectively and courteously

To direct patients and visitors through the building

To undertake administrative tasks in line with the role

Main Duties

Use the computer system to make appointments

Greet patients, doctors and visitors at the reception in a polite and friendly manner

Answer the phone politely and courteously, dealing with queries and recording messages accurately

Administer the procedure for repeat prescriptions and pathology results

Scanning and workflow of documents onto our main computer medical system EMIS

Support colleagues to maintain an efficient and friendly team atmosphere

Processing and distributing incoming mail/emails

Maintain patient notes alphabetically in the filing system

Ensure that the reception and waiting room areas are kept tidy

Administration work

Any other general reception duties, which may be required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Medical Receptionist/Administrator

Accountable to: Reception Manager

Responsible For: No other staff

Main Responsibilities

To facilitate the Doctor/Patient relationship in all aspects

To be the first point of contact for patients

To ensure that enquiries from patients are handled effectively and courteously

To direct patients and visitors through the building

To undertake administrative tasks in line with the role

Main Duties

Use the computer system to make appointments

Greet patients, doctors and visitors at the reception in a polite and friendly manner

Answer the phone politely and courteously, dealing with queries and recording messages accurately

Administer the procedure for repeat prescriptions and pathology results

Scanning and workflow of documents onto our main computer medical system EMIS

Support colleagues to maintain an efficient and friendly team atmosphere

Processing and distributing incoming mail/emails

Maintain patient notes alphabetically in the filing system

Ensure that the reception and waiting room areas are kept tidy

Administration work

Any other general reception duties, which may be required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a busy reception environment
  • Good communication and inter personal skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in General Practice
  • Previous experience in dealing with enquiries over the telephone
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a busy reception environment
  • Good communication and inter personal skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in General Practice
  • Previous experience in dealing with enquiries over the telephone

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

Emmer Green Surgery

Address

Emmer Green Surgery

4 St. Barnabas Road

Emmer Green

Reading

RG4 8RA


Employer's website

https://emmergreensurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Emmer Green Surgery

Address

Emmer Green Surgery

4 St. Barnabas Road

Emmer Green

Reading

RG4 8RA


Employer's website

https://emmergreensurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Laura Hallett

laura.hallett3@nhs.net

01189486900

Details

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A1172-24-0001

Job locations

Emmer Green Surgery

4 St. Barnabas Road

Emmer Green

Reading

RG4 8RA


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