Medical Receptionist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Receptionist to join an established, experienced and dedicated team at College Lane Surgery in Pontefract

We are a well-established training practice providing general medical services for our ever growing practice list of over 10,000 patients.

The successful candidate will be a highly flexible person with office and reception skills. A high standard of computer skills, a good telephone manner and the ability to communicate with others are essential. This role is demanding and varied.

We are a fully computerised Practice, utilising SystmOne, Ardens and AccuRx suite of tools.

Our modern premises include a newly renovated branch surgery in Thorpe Audlin.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing patient enquiries and appointment bookings
• To ensure accurate efficient record keeping and filing and maintenance of medical record or data in whatever form the practice received or generates it
• To liaise with hospitals and other providers regarding patients
• To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls to assist with prompt and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with queries appropriately
• To electronically and manually file patient correspondence into medical records.
• To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required
• To provide cover for members of the team during periods of sickness and annual leave
• Reviewing medical records and producing accurate summaries of patients past medical history
• To ensure practice premises including waiting rooms, consulting rooms and offices are always kept in an organised and tidy condition, safeguarding patients, staff and visitors
• You will contribute to the security and safety of the practice buildings and property when on duty
• To attend meetings
• To assist with other clerical and administrative duties as required

About us

Why Ackworth?

Ackworth is a lovely village in West Yorkshire with excellent state primary schools and a large independent school (3-18 years).

There is a thriving community, churches and shops and excellent transport links to Leeds, York, the M62 and the A1.

MORE REASONS TO JOIN US

10,000+ patients

6 Partners + 3 Salaried GPs

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Musculoskeletal First Contact

Practitioners

Clinical Pharmacists

Friendly, forward thinking team

Nominated for General Practice of the year 2018 and Receptionist / Reception Team of the year WINNER 2021

Own premises

Teaching Practice with GP registrars, FY2 and medical students

HEE West Yorkshire training hub practice

Very high QOF achievers

Mindful employer with wellbeing support

Regular team building and excellent peer support