Medical receptionist

Woodlands Medical Practice

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Job summary

We are looking for a team player who can work within our professional team of clinical and clerical staff helping to provide the best medical service we can for our patients

Main duties of the job

Main Purpose of post:

Provide a point of contact for patients and act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other primary care staff.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1 Book appointments for patients both over the telephone and for patients presenting at the surgery.

2 Receive patients arriving at the surgery for appointments and deal with any queries.

3 Answer telephone enquiries and record messages from various sources for the information of the clinical team.

4 Generate computerised repeat prescriptions to be signed by the GP.

5 Accurately take details of acute prescriptions requested by patients.

6 Take part in any statutory training in person and on-line.

7 Attend practice team meetings.

8 Maintain medical records and filing system.

9 Ensure contents of handheld medical records are in chronological order.

10 Secure Emailing, photocopying and scanning of documents.

11 Assist in data input of patient records.

12 Add clinical information in patients electronic notes as advised by the clinician.

13 Ensure that any action required from hospital letters or clinical results are dealt with efficiently or passed onto an appropriate member of staff.

14 Work as a Team Member and adhere to the protocols of the surgery.

15 Always ensure patient confidentiality.

Abide by practice policies and procedures

About us

At Woodlands we have a large patient list of around 15.000 patients. We have a compliment of staff from GP partners, Managerial staff, salaried GP's, paramedic, advanced nurse practitioner, Lead Nurse, practice nurses, health care assistants. nursing associate, GP assistants, long term condition coordinator's, medical receptionists and medical secretaries, with additional staff such as clinical pharmacist, Counsellor and MSK first contact practioner.

We are hard working and supportive of all staff in the roles they play within our team

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4859-23-0001

Job locations

Chadderton Town Health Centre

Middleton Road

Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 0LH


South Chadderton Health Centre

Eaves Lane

Oldham

Lancashire

OL9 8RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose of post:

Provide a point of contact for patients and act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other primary care staff.

Able to provide cover for staff holidays and sickness absence, this may be at short notice.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1 Book appointments for patients both over the telephone and for patients presenting at the surgery.

2 Receive patients arriving at the surgery for appointments and deal with any queries.

3 Answer telephone enquiries and record messages from various sources for the information of the clinical team.

4 Generate computerised repeat prescriptions to be signed by the GP.

5 Accurately take details of acute prescriptions requested by patients.

6 Take part in any statutory training in person and on-line.

7 Attend practice team meetings.

8 Maintain medical records and filing system.

9 Ensure contents of handheld medical records are in chronological order.

10 Secure Emailing, photocopying and scanning of documents.

11 Assist in data input of patient records.

12 Add clinical information in patients electronic notes as advised by the clinician.

13 Ensure that any action required from hospital letters or clinical results are dealt with efficiently or passed onto an appropriate member of staff.

14 Work as a Team Member and adhere to the protocols of the surgery.

15 Always ensure patient confidentiality.

16 Ensure that GP consulting rooms are prepared for GPs and Locum doctors when necessary.

17 Ensure the reception area is tidy and clear of any hazards.

18 Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

19 Safeguarding

All staff who encounter children must be aware of the practice policy for child protection. In this policy, as in the Children Act 1989/2004, a child is anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Children therefore refers to both children and young people.

All staff who encounter vulnerable adults must be aware of the practice policy for safeguarding vulnerable adults. For the purpose of this policy a vulnerable adult is any person over the age of 18 years who is unable to take care of themselves or protect themselves from harm, crime, neglect or abuse.

20 Policies and procedures - You are required to abide by all the practice policies and procedures, ensuring you review and understand any policy or procedure updates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose of post:

Provide a point of contact for patients and act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other primary care staff.

Able to provide cover for staff holidays and sickness absence, this may be at short notice.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1 Book appointments for patients both over the telephone and for patients presenting at the surgery.

2 Receive patients arriving at the surgery for appointments and deal with any queries.

3 Answer telephone enquiries and record messages from various sources for the information of the clinical team.

4 Generate computerised repeat prescriptions to be signed by the GP.

5 Accurately take details of acute prescriptions requested by patients.

6 Take part in any statutory training in person and on-line.

7 Attend practice team meetings.

8 Maintain medical records and filing system.

9 Ensure contents of handheld medical records are in chronological order.

10 Secure Emailing, photocopying and scanning of documents.

11 Assist in data input of patient records.

12 Add clinical information in patients electronic notes as advised by the clinician.

13 Ensure that any action required from hospital letters or clinical results are dealt with efficiently or passed onto an appropriate member of staff.

14 Work as a Team Member and adhere to the protocols of the surgery.

15 Always ensure patient confidentiality.

16 Ensure that GP consulting rooms are prepared for GPs and Locum doctors when necessary.

17 Ensure the reception area is tidy and clear of any hazards.

18 Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

19 Safeguarding

All staff who encounter children must be aware of the practice policy for child protection. In this policy, as in the Children Act 1989/2004, a child is anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Children therefore refers to both children and young people.

All staff who encounter vulnerable adults must be aware of the practice policy for safeguarding vulnerable adults. For the purpose of this policy a vulnerable adult is any person over the age of 18 years who is unable to take care of themselves or protect themselves from harm, crime, neglect or abuse.

20 Policies and procedures - You are required to abide by all the practice policies and procedures, ensuring you review and understand any policy or procedure updates.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent computer Skills
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Dealing with the Public
  • The right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Experience working in an office environment
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent computer Skills
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Dealing with the Public
  • The right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Experience working in an office environment

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

Woodlands Medical Practice

Address

Chadderton Town Health Centre

Middleton Road

Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 0LH


Employer's website

https://www.woodlandsmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Woodlands Medical Practice

Address

Chadderton Town Health Centre

Middleton Road

Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 0LH


Employer's website

https://www.woodlandsmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Manager

Debra Scholes

debra.scholes@nhs.net

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4859-23-0001

Job locations

Chadderton Town Health Centre

Middleton Road

Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 0LH


South Chadderton Health Centre

Eaves Lane

Oldham

Lancashire

OL9 8RG


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