GP receptionist

Langthorne Sharma Family Practice

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Job summary

We are a small High Achieving Practice and we are very family Orientated and patient Centric. We would like someone with EMIS web experience, who is friendly, approachable and able to use their initiative for the best interest of the patient and the practice.

We want someone who wants the learn and grow with the practice.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to answer phones, organize the appointment book, be able to Triage and deal with patient queries to signpost them to the correct service. i.e. GP, Nurse , Pharmacy, OOHS , NHS 111 ETC,

You will also need to deal with incoming emails and hospital letters, filing them correctly into patient records and passing then to the correct clinician for actioning .

Call patients to invite them in for necessary health checks.

Also deal with Prescription requests,

About us

We are a busy, small, family oriented practice, very friendly and ready to welcome someone who is willing to learn and wants to do their best to ensure that all our patients get the best service possible.

We aim for high results and work very hard to achieve the NHS England targets every year. and generally we achieve them.

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5589-25-0000

Job locations

Langthorne H/C

13 Langthorne Road

London

E11 4HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: Administration To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance with written Protocols. NHS mail account Pulling / filing notes as required Scanning / allocating documents Photocopying as required Monitor Surgery website dashboard Opening and closing the surgery to receive patients Receiving patients consulting with members of practice team. Be able to cover all reception positions as necessary Appointments Process appointment requests for appointments for today or future appointments from patients by telephone and in person, following the guidance Deal with visit requests. Computer Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records. Process patients change of details computer data and medical records Process repeat prescription request in accordance with practice guidelines including online prescription requests. Telephone Have working knowledge of telephone and functionalities.

Candidate qualities Understanding the importance of working within a team Effective team player Actively participate in the team job-share Good sense of humour Work well under pressure Awareness of time constraints

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: Administration To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance with written Protocols. NHS mail account Pulling / filing notes as required Scanning / allocating documents Photocopying as required Monitor Surgery website dashboard Opening and closing the surgery to receive patients Receiving patients consulting with members of practice team. Be able to cover all reception positions as necessary Appointments Process appointment requests for appointments for today or future appointments from patients by telephone and in person, following the guidance Deal with visit requests. Computer Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records. Process patients change of details computer data and medical records Process repeat prescription request in accordance with practice guidelines including online prescription requests. Telephone Have working knowledge of telephone and functionalities.

Candidate qualities Understanding the importance of working within a team Effective team player Actively participate in the team job-share Good sense of humour Work well under pressure Awareness of time constraints

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Basic IT such as Excel, Powerpoint and Microsoft Word

Qualifications

Essential

  • Need a good understanding of English in Reading writing and speaking.
  • Good telephone manner
  • At least 1 yr experience of EmisWeb

Desirable

  • Some understanding of medical terminology
  • IT knowledge, Excel Word
  • Some knowledge of EmisWeb - searches and reporting

Experience

Essential

  • Have at least 1yr experience of working with Emis Web
  • Good Telephone Manner
  • Experience of reception - dealing with Vulnerable patients
  • Good organizational skills
  • being able to deal with emergency situations

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Working as a team.
  • Ability to use initiative when needed

DBS

Essential

  • Needs to provide basic DBS check form
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Basic IT such as Excel, Powerpoint and Microsoft Word

Qualifications

Essential

  • Need a good understanding of English in Reading writing and speaking.
  • Good telephone manner
  • At least 1 yr experience of EmisWeb

Desirable

  • Some understanding of medical terminology
  • IT knowledge, Excel Word
  • Some knowledge of EmisWeb - searches and reporting

Experience

Essential

  • Have at least 1yr experience of working with Emis Web
  • Good Telephone Manner
  • Experience of reception - dealing with Vulnerable patients
  • Good organizational skills
  • being able to deal with emergency situations

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Working as a team.
  • Ability to use initiative when needed

DBS

Essential

  • Needs to provide basic DBS check form

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

Langthorne Sharma Family Practice

Address

Langthorne H/C

13 Langthorne Road

London

E11 4HX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Langthorne Sharma Family Practice

Address

Langthorne H/C

13 Langthorne Road

London

E11 4HX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant PM

Suzanne Fawley

nelondonicb.sharmafamilypractice@nhs.net

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5589-25-0000

Job locations

Langthorne H/C

13 Langthorne Road

London

E11 4HX


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