Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join the team at Upper
Halliford Medical Centre. The successful candidate will ensure an effective and
efficient reception service is provided to patients and visitors to the
practice, both face to face and over the telephone.
Hours:
Monday 13:30 18:30
Wednesday 8:30 18:30
Friday 13:30 18:30
20 hours per week over three days, some flexibility in hours will be
required.
24 months fixed term contract
Main duties of the job
Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients
and any other visitors to the practice.
Deal with all general enquiries, explain processes and make new and
follow-up appointments.
Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and
those seeking temporary cover, ensure completion of paperwork as appropriate.
Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take
messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
Advice patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical
Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
Enter patient information on to the computer system as required.
When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is fully
secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.
Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as directed by
the Reception Supervisor or Practice Manager.
About us
We are a small practice with a list size of around 4500 patients. We have 1 partner and 2 Locum doctors, Healthcare Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, 2 Pharmacist, and a stable friendly and efficient administration team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
Deal with all general enquiries, explain processes, make new and follow-up appointments.
Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, ensure completion of paperwork as appropriate.
Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
Advice patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
Enter patient information on to the computer system as required.
When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is fully secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.
Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Reception Supervisor or Practice Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
Deal with all general enquiries, explain processes, make new and follow-up appointments.
Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, ensure completion of paperwork as appropriate.
Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
Advice patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
Enter patient information on to the computer system as required.
When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is fully secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.
Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Reception Supervisor or Practice Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent
Qualifications
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in a reception or administrative role is preferred.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent
Qualifications
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in a reception or administrative role is preferred.
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.