The Oaks Medical Centre

GP Receptionist

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Job summary

The Oaks Medical Centre is recruiting for multiple full-time vacancies as a GP Receptionist.

As a GP Surgery Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our patients. You will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient, and courteous reception service, both in person and over the phone, while ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

Reception

  • Answering telephone calls and dealing with face to face enquiries.
  • Politely greeting patients and visitors to the surgery.
  • Scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Checking patients in.
  • Dealing with all requests in an efficient and courteous manner.
  • Explaining the practice procedures to new patients.
  • Accurately collecting information and personal details about patients.
  • Updating the surgeries computer system with appointments and personal details.
  • Receiving urine and blood samples and sending them off to hospital laboratories.
  • Maintaining a clean reception and waiting area to show a professional image.

Other Tasks

  • Keeping the reception area and waiting area, notice boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
  • Any other tasks allocated by managers

About us

The Oaks Medical Centre is a busy and friendly GP surgery located in Great Barr and Streetly, committed to providing exceptional care to our community. We are currently looking for a dedicated and organised receptionist to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our practice.

Details

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4814-25-0000

Job locations

199 Shady Lane

Birmingham

B44 9ER


Chester Road Doctors Surgery

119 Chester Road

Streetly

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B74 2HE


Blackwood Health Centre

Blackwood Road

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B743PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills Excellent IT Skills Customer service experience

Desirable

  • Systemone knowledge Previous GP reception experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • 2nd Language
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills Excellent IT Skills Customer service experience

Desirable

  • Systemone knowledge Previous GP reception experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • 2nd Language

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Oaks Medical Centre

Address

199 Shady Lane

Birmingham

B44 9ER


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Oaks Medical Centre

Address

199 Shady Lane

Birmingham

B44 9ER


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Libby Hood

libby.hood@nhs.net

01213892222

Details

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4814-25-0000

Job locations

199 Shady Lane

Birmingham

B44 9ER


Chester Road Doctors Surgery

119 Chester Road

Streetly

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B74 2HE


Blackwood Health Centre

Blackwood Road

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B743PL


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