Experienced Practice Administrator

Newquay Health Centre

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Job summary

Newquay Health Centre is looking for an experienced Practice Administrator, to join our team. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and proactive individual to join our friendly, busy practice.

Main duties of the job

The general purpose of the Practice Administrator post, includes, but is not limited to:

Being a part of the practice team providing patient-centred services for our patients, their families and our community.

Being a key part of the practices Administrative Team leading on and developing the administrative tasks and responsibilities undertaken within the team

Working with the Practice Manager and Administrative team to develop this post within the team with a view to further enhancing our patient experience; the practice offer/provision; and updating, streamlining and developing current processes and practices.

About us

We are a very supportive team who work together to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care and support. We have seen a significant increase in the number of patient contacts that we are receiving since the outbreak of Covid 19 and we are therefore looking to expand and enhance our very busy team, currently handling Patient Contact and Administrative tasks, across the practice.

No two days are the same and we are looking for a friendly and efficient team player, with good communication skills, patience and enthusiasm, who is looking to progress their career in the non-clinical aspects of General Practice.

Our team is highly motivated, friendly, very experienced and efficient and presently comprises of 8 GP Partners, 7 salaried GPs, 8 Practice Nurses, 1 ANP 4 HCAs, clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, Paramedic visiting team, Health coaches, & Physiotherapist all supported by a large admin team. The practice is CQC rated Good, with high QOF achievement and very positive patient feedback. We work with EMIS Clinical System, DocMan 10, Accurx and Klinik.

Informal visits and questions are welcomed. Interested applicants are recommended to contact the practice, in the strictest confidence, to discuss details further. The Practice can be contacted via the Practice Manager, Jane Meachem, at Jane.meachem@nhs.net on 01637 850002

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4355-24-0001

Job locations

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The general purpose of the Practice Administrator post, includes, but is not limited to:

Being part of the practice team providing patient- centred services for our patients, their families and our community.

Being a key part of the practices administrative team leading on and developing the administrative tasks and responsibilities undertaken within the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The general purpose of the Practice Administrator post, includes, but is not limited to:

Being part of the practice team providing patient- centred services for our patients, their families and our community.

Being a key part of the practices administrative team leading on and developing the administrative tasks and responsibilities undertaken within the team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Essential
  • The successful candidate will have:
  • the stamina, confidence and good sense of humour to succeed in working in a very supportive but very busy GP Surgery environment
  • previous experience in general practice administration including:
  • prescriptions administrative processes
  • medical records summarising processes
  • medical / other coding systems and processes
  • EMIS web clinical system
  • Other GP administrative processes / duties e.g. Child Immunisations, new registrations, admin of external clinics held within the practice.
  • the willingness and drive to develop this post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post
  • problem solving, proactive approach to the role
  • flexible, team working approach
  • the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role
  • good organisational skills
  • good IT / computer skills
  • kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Essential
  • The successful candidate will have:
  • the stamina, confidence and good sense of humour to succeed in working in a very supportive but very busy GP Surgery environment
  • previous experience in general practice administration including:
  • prescriptions administrative processes
  • medical records summarising processes
  • medical / other coding systems and processes
  • EMIS web clinical system
  • Other GP administrative processes / duties e.g. Child Immunisations, new registrations, admin of external clinics held within the practice.
  • the willingness and drive to develop this post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post
  • problem solving, proactive approach to the role
  • flexible, team working approach
  • the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role
  • good organisational skills
  • good IT / computer skills
  • kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors

Employer details

Employer name

Newquay Health Centre

Address

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Newquay Health Centre

Address

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jane Meachem

jane.meachem@nhs.net

01637850002

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4355-24-0001

Job locations

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


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