Administrator (The Panton Practice)

The Panton Practice

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Job summary

ADMINISTRATOR

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £11.44 per hour

We are currently seeking capable, enthusiastic, and committed Practice Team administrators /receptionists to join our close-knit, hardworking, and friendly team. While prior experience with SystmOne and the NHS is advantageous, it is not mandatory.

Job Overview: This role is dynamic and multifaceted, involving administrative support for clinical staff and the management of patient inquiries in various formats face to face, telephone, and through clinical systems. It demands an individual who can maintain composure during busy periods, possesses excellent communication skills, IT proficiency, multitasking abilities, and confidence in both independent and collaborative work within a supportive and flexible team environment.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Admin Duties: Assisting with patient registrations, workflow management, coding of hospital and professional correspondence, and other related tasks.

Reception Duties: Managing patient appointments, facilitating e-Consultations, and assigning workloads to the appropriate clinician.

Telephone Duties: Handling phone inquiries and queries in accordance with established protocols.

Problem Solving: Addressing issues and queries from patients, doctors, nurses, community staff, and other relevant agencies.

Records Management: Organising and retrieving medical records, letters, and test results.

Computer Usage: Updating patient information on the computer system.

Premises Management: Ensuring the practice premises are ready for the day (opening and closing duties), maintaining tidiness in waiting areas and consulting rooms, and replenishing stationery supplies.

Additional Responsibilities:

Administrative and Professional Duties: Actively participating in practice team responsibilities and maintaining accurate records when requested.

Meeting Participation: Attending practice meetings and training sessions as needed.

Confidentiality: Respecting patient privacy and adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures regarding patient information, practice staff, and business-related data.

About us

About Us: The Panton Practice is a large GP practice dedicated to serving a diverse population of 16,500 patients. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals, including GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and our invaluable Reception and Admin team.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2314-24-0005

Job locations

14 Gervis Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details about the role of Practice Administrator/ Receptionist.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details about the role of Practice Administrator/ Receptionist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Administrative and Reception experience
  • Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change
  • Able to demonstrate advanced computer literacy / keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrable Administrative and Reception experience in the NHS

Additional

Essential

  • -Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • -Ability to communicate sensitive information.
  • -Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • -Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise, delegate and
  • work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • -Proactive with the ability to work under pressure on their own initiative and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.
  • -High degree of flexibility in an ever changing environment.
  • -Self-motivator .
  • -Exemplary standards of personal conduct and behaviour to ensure personal credibility.
  • -Able to work independently as well as part of a team and able to take positive action without immediate line managers supervision.

Desirable

  • EMIS/SystmOne/Vision/Acurix user skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Administrative and Reception experience
  • Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change
  • Able to demonstrate advanced computer literacy / keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrable Administrative and Reception experience in the NHS

Additional

Essential

  • -Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • -Ability to communicate sensitive information.
  • -Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • -Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise, delegate and
  • work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • -Proactive with the ability to work under pressure on their own initiative and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.
  • -High degree of flexibility in an ever changing environment.
  • -Self-motivator .
  • -Exemplary standards of personal conduct and behaviour to ensure personal credibility.
  • -Able to work independently as well as part of a team and able to take positive action without immediate line managers supervision.

Desirable

  • EMIS/SystmOne/Vision/Acurix user skills

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

The Panton Practice

Address

14 Gervis Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Panton Practice

Address

14 Gervis Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3EG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Corinne Pryer

Corinne.pryer@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

+441202411700

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2314-24-0005

Job locations

14 Gervis Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3EG


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