Medical Receptionist

University Medical Centre

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our friendly and proactive reception team. The post is for for 20 hours a week in a fixed pattern, including some evening and weekend working.

Previous applicants can apply

Our core opening hours are between 8.00 and 18.30 with two late evening opening until 20.00 on a Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday Mornings (on a rota basis) 08.00-12.30

The working hours will be during the practice opening hours in a set pattern.

Vacancy -  Week 1

Monday 08.00-13.00

Tuesday 08.00-13.00

Wednesday 13.30-18.30

Thursday 08.00-13.00

Vacancy -  Week 2

Monday 08.00-13.00

Tuesday 13.00-18.00

Wednesday 08.00-13.00

Thursday 15.30-20.30

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be empathetic, have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality, and be IT literate. You will provide excellent customer service, and be able to work with our practice teams to achieve the practice outcomes.

About us

University Medical Centre is a busy GP Practice in Canterbury that provides medical services predominantly to the student population and also to the residents in our local area. We serve a population of around 16,000 patients. We are a 6 partner practice and have a variety of services that meets the needs of our unusual population.

We are a friendly practice that promotes team working, development and innovation.

Date posted

06 January 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3620-22-0908

Job locations

Giles Lane

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 7PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

The purpose 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, including the provision of administrative and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Please see the attached job description for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

The purpose 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, including the provision of administrative and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Please see the attached job description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English A-C / Level 4 or above

Desirable

  • Experience of using Emis Clinical System
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English A-C / Level 4 or above

Desirable

  • Experience of using Emis Clinical System

Employer details

Employer name

University Medical Centre

Address

Giles Lane

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 7PB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Medical Centre

Address

Giles Lane

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 7PB


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager

Catherine Hanson

CatherineHanson@nhs.net

01227469333

Date posted

06 January 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3620-22-0908

Job locations

Giles Lane

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 7PB


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