West Rainton Surgery

GP Receptionist

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Job summary

West Rainton Surgery is an NHS GP Practice with a population of around 6,000.

We are looking for a full time GP receptionist to join our wonderful team. We are flexible in the role to be an apprenticeship or an experienced receptionist, the post is open for all to apply.

Main duties of the job

Greeting & Directing patients and other visitors within the surgery

Checking in patients using electronic system

Making appointments

Ensure that patients without an appointment but need urgent consultations are seen in accordance with the practice policy.

Accepting and handling specimens

Dealing with requests for home visits

Registering new patients, temporary patients, emergency patients and those requiring immediate treatment

Keeping the room availability book up to date

Telephone Duties

Making appointments

Giving out test results

Dealing with requests for visits and recording them on the computer

Telephoning other agencies as needed

Ordering of ambulances in an emergency General Filing of Medical Records

Opening and processing the post

Contacting patients who need to be seen regarding test results, hospital letters or for a medication review.

Entering patient information on to the computer

Keeping waiting room and reception tidy, ensure that a stock of patient leaflets etc are always available.

Showing a pleasant and cheerful manner to patients at all times

Ensure total confidentiality, adhering to the NHS Code of Confidentiality that no information about patients, either medical or personal is disclosed to persons other than those employed by or attached to the practice for whom such information is relevant.

Such other duties as requested by the Practice Manager or as agreed with Doctors

About us

We are a friendly, well supported practice located in West Rainton. We are proud of our team and looking forward to develop and expand our team to improve our services to our patients.

Details

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4387-24-0002

Job locations

Woodland View

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 6RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide reception service to all practice contacts including staff, patients and members of the public.

To provide high quality administrative support to the Practice

Represent the practice in a friendly and professional manner

Principle Duties

Reception Duties

Greeting & Directing patients and other visitors within the surgery

Checking in patients using electronic system

Making appointments and giving out appointment cards

Ensure that patients without an appointment but need urgent consultations are seen in accordance with the practice policy.

Accepting and handling specimens

Dealing with requests for home visits

Explain practice procedures and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary services, ensure procedures are complete

Registering new patients, temporary patients, emergency patients and those requiring immediate treatment

Keeping the room availability book up to date

Telephone Duties

Making appointments

Giving out test results

Dealing with requests for visits and recording them on the computer

Taking messages for doctors and nurses and other staff and recording them on the computer

Telephoning other agencies as needed

Opening and processing the postOpening and processing the postOrdering of ambulances in an emergency General Filing of Medical Records

Opening and processing the post

Contacting patients who need to be seen regarding test results, hospital letters or for a medication review

Entering patient information on to the computer

Keeping waiting room and reception tidy, ensure that a stock of patient leaflets etc are always available.

Showing a pleasant and cheerful manner to patients at all times

Ensure total confidentiality, adhering to the NHS Code of Confidentiality that no information about patients, either medical or personal is disclosed to persons other than those employed by or attached to the practice for whom such information is relevant.

Such other duties as requested by the Practice Manager or as agreed with Doctors

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide reception service to all practice contacts including staff, patients and members of the public.

To provide high quality administrative support to the Practice

Represent the practice in a friendly and professional manner

Principle Duties

Reception Duties

Greeting & Directing patients and other visitors within the surgery

Checking in patients using electronic system

Making appointments and giving out appointment cards

Ensure that patients without an appointment but need urgent consultations are seen in accordance with the practice policy.

Accepting and handling specimens

Dealing with requests for home visits

Explain practice procedures and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary services, ensure procedures are complete

Registering new patients, temporary patients, emergency patients and those requiring immediate treatment

Keeping the room availability book up to date

Telephone Duties

Making appointments

Giving out test results

Dealing with requests for visits and recording them on the computer

Taking messages for doctors and nurses and other staff and recording them on the computer

Telephoning other agencies as needed

Opening and processing the postOpening and processing the postOrdering of ambulances in an emergency General Filing of Medical Records

Opening and processing the post

Contacting patients who need to be seen regarding test results, hospital letters or for a medication review

Entering patient information on to the computer

Keeping waiting room and reception tidy, ensure that a stock of patient leaflets etc are always available.

Showing a pleasant and cheerful manner to patients at all times

Ensure total confidentiality, adhering to the NHS Code of Confidentiality that no information about patients, either medical or personal is disclosed to persons other than those employed by or attached to the practice for whom such information is relevant.

Such other duties as requested by the Practice Manager or as agreed with Doctors

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See person specific for more information
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See person specific for more information

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 Rainton Surgery

Address

Woodland View

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 6RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Rainton Surgery

Address

Woodland View

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 6RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Samantha McErlane

samantha.mcerlane@nhs.net

01915843809

Details

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4387-24-0002

Job locations

Woodland View

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 6RQ


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