Receptionist (Doctor's Surgery)

Quedgeley Medical Centre

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Job summary

At QMC, we strive to be known as a warm, friendly, and welcoming Practice, where our patients are always treated with respect and dignity and feel that they have been listened to with kindness and compassion at every interaction.

We are a growing Practice, and are therefore looking to grow our existing reception team.

We operate Monday to Friday and offer set working patterns made up of the following shifts:

  • Long days (08:00 to 18:30)
  • Mornings (08:00 to 13:00)
  • Afternoons (13:30 to 18:30)

We are looking for an individual who is calm, patient and understanding, and who can interact effectively with all types of people.

The post-holder will work within the reception team, sharing a range of duties that support the slick operational running of the overall Practice.

Main duties of the job

The aim of the role is to:

  • Offer 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.
  • Receive, assist, and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient, and effective way.
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice.
  • Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care, and other associated healthcare agencies.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively in a team and on their own initiative. They will be confident in using the phone and in dealing with people face-to-face. They will be able to work accurately and methodically through the daily tasks, whilst remaining calm and measured when unexpected work comes through.

About us

General Practice is an extremely rewarding place to work that offers a great deal of variety and learning opportunities.

Our tight-knit team of staff is made up of doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff, reception staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2812-24-0008

Job locations

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our reception team are the face of the Practice. It is their role to welcome all patients and visitors into the Practice and support them to access the appropriate service / support.

The main duties of the role include:

  • Answering incoming calls and handling queries.
  • Contacting patients with messages from the clinical team regarding their care.
  • Processing queries and requests made via online services.
  • Processing incoming medical documents relating to patient care.
  • Processing incoming emails.
  • Arranging appointments.
  • Registering new patients.
  • Preparing and handing over pathology samples for transfer to the lab.
  • Processing incoming emails.
  • Processing repeat prescriptions requests.
  • Opening and distributing post.
  • Opening and closing practice premises.
  • Completing general administrative duties to support the Practice operation as required
  • Attending and participating in staff meetings and training.
  • Providing general assistance to colleagues, as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our reception team are the face of the Practice. It is their role to welcome all patients and visitors into the Practice and support them to access the appropriate service / support.

The main duties of the role include:

  • Answering incoming calls and handling queries.
  • Contacting patients with messages from the clinical team regarding their care.
  • Processing queries and requests made via online services.
  • Processing incoming medical documents relating to patient care.
  • Processing incoming emails.
  • Arranging appointments.
  • Registering new patients.
  • Preparing and handing over pathology samples for transfer to the lab.
  • Processing incoming emails.
  • Processing repeat prescriptions requests.
  • Opening and distributing post.
  • Opening and closing practice premises.
  • Completing general administrative duties to support the Practice operation as required
  • Attending and participating in staff meetings and training.
  • Providing general assistance to colleagues, as required.

Person Specification

Skills / Qualities

Essential

  • Successful candidates must have a natural kindness and ability to be compassionate and empathetic at all times.
  • They will be confident yet polite and patient when dealing with difficult situations / patients.
  • They will be passionate about providing high quality care to all people.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education

Experience

Essential

  • Good level of spoken English
  • Experience of working in a reception or administrative role, and dealing with patients / customers.
  • Experience of telephone call handling.
  • Confident with using IT.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience of using an electronic appointment booking system.
  • Understanding of medical terminology.
Person Specification

Skills / Qualities

Essential

  • Successful candidates must have a natural kindness and ability to be compassionate and empathetic at all times.
  • They will be confident yet polite and patient when dealing with difficult situations / patients.
  • They will be passionate about providing high quality care to all people.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education

Experience

Essential

  • Good level of spoken English
  • Experience of working in a reception or administrative role, and dealing with patients / customers.
  • Experience of telephone call handling.
  • Confident with using IT.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience of using an electronic appointment booking system.
  • Understanding of medical terminology.

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

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF


Employer's website

https://quedgeleymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF


Employer's website

https://quedgeleymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Viki Lamb

viki.lamb@nhs.net

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2812-24-0008

Job locations

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF


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