Medical Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for providing the first point of contact for patients and act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff.

Key responsibilities

Reception

1.Receiving and directing patients

2.Handling telephone and general enquiries

3.Making appointments and taking requests for home visits

4.Taking Messages

5.Processing all forms of communication relating to patients

6.Administrative workflow tasks on the clinical system

7.Ensuring work areas are tidy

8.Cash handling

9.Making appointments for medical representatives

10.Making refreshments

11.All forms of data entry and recording relating to patients, including scanning

12.Assisting with the onward management of patients as required, e.g. booking further appointments, referrals

13.Assisting clinicians as a chaperone where required

14.Providing administrative support to clinicians and managers within the organisation

15.Follow and adhere to Health and Safety procedures

16.Any other delegated duties considered appropriate for the post

Communication

1.Communicate effectively to deliver excellent customer service to patients

2.Promote effective teamwork with all staff

3.Provide appropriate communication to identify problems and solutions promptly

Special Requirements of the post

1.An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Experience

1. Previous experience of working in an office environment

2. Previous medical receptionist experience

3. Experience of using EMIS Web software

Qualifications

1. GCSE English or equivalent Grade C or above

2. RSA II typing/word processing or equivalent

Skills

1. Proficient in reading and writing English

1. Able to speak and understand fluent English to receive and issue instructions concerning patients in English and without the risk of misunderstanding

2. Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain complete and accurate record systems

3. Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

4. Ability to provide excellent customer service

5. Good interpersonal skills

6. Good telephone manner

Knowledge

1. Good standard of communication both orally and in writing

2. A specific understanding of the confidential nature of the work in hand

3. Conversant with Microsoft Word

4. Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act

5. Knowledge of the local area

Personal Qualities

1. A willingness to work in a flexible and co-operative manner with colleagues

2. Ability to work as a team or on own initiative

3. Ability to cope with change

4. Reliable

5. Good time keeper

6. Friendly and approachable

7. Willingness to undertake a DBS check

8. Willingness to undertake training

9. Able to cope under pressure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English grade C or above.

Desirable

• RSA II typing/word processing or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office packages.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an office environment

Desirable

• Previous medical receptionist experience
• Experience of using EMIS Web software

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

West Heath Surgery

Address

West Heath Medical Centre

194-196 West Heath Road

Northfield

Birmingham

B31 3HB

Employer's website

http://westheathsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)