Norton Medical Centre

Medical Receptionist

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Job summary

We are a 7 Partner Practice caring for 17,000 patients seeking a confident, strong, motivated and caring Medical Receptionist to join our Reception Team. This post requires efficiency in the administration of all related processes, for example managing appointments, tasks, eConsultations, greeting and signposting patients. The post holder has a major impact in promoting the positive image of the Practice to patients and other visitors and will need to pay particular attention to the needs of a multi-cultural and diverse population.

Our ideal candidate will have previous Medical Reception experience, although training will be provided for the right candidate. The position holder will be extremely thorough and understand the importance of appropriate accurate data recording and able to manage a team with efficiency and fairness. The position holder will need to be able to handle queries from patients, liaise with other healthcare providers and our community pharmacy colleagues. We are therefore seeking an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

SystmOne clinical system knowledge is an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

We are a friendly, democratic team that enjoy a happy working environment so if you are caring, compassionate, and have a strong work ethic you will be an ideal fit for our team.

Main duties of the job

Contributing to the smooth running of Reception and the waiting room.

Efficiency in the administration of all related processes, e.g. managing appointments, tasks, eConsultations, greeting and signposting patients.

About us

Just off the A19, Norton is situated in Teesside with its industrial heritage, framed with a striking coastline and picturesque moorland. One of the best value places to live in the UK, Tees Valley offers a wide range of housing, from executive homes in Nunthorpe, Yarm and Wynyard to riverside and marina living in Hartlepool and Stockton.

The Practice has 7 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GP's, 1 GP Retainer, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Nurse Practitioner and 1 Trainee ANP supported by a friendly, hardworking team taking care of approximately 17,000 patients. We also have a bespoke Prescription Team that includes a Pharmacy Technician.

We are an active member of the Billingham and Norton Primary Care Network comprising of 7 local Practices. Through this association our patient have access to the services of Social Prescribing Link Workers, Care Coordinators, Mental Health Practitioners, First Contact Physiotherapists and a Health and Wellbeing Coach.

We offer our patients a range of additional services such as Minor Operations, LARC and host a Pathways Advisor from the local job centre who works with us to help patients with medical conditions affecting their employment.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,824.61 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5669-24-0000

Job locations

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

GRADE 2

Role in the Practice

Operational with supervision of staff employed on a casual basis or at Grade 1.

Responsible to:

The Reception Manager, reporting to the Deputy Reception Manager or Duty Reception Manager.

Summary

The post holder has delegated responsibility for the smooth running of Reception and the waiting room. This post requires efficiency in the administration of all related processes, e.g. managing appointments, greeting patients, filing and data input in order to support the work of the GPs. The post holder has a major impact in promoting the positive image of the Practice to patients and other visitors and will need to pay particular attention to the needs of a multi-cultural and diverse population.

Core Tasks and Functions

The post holder is required to:

1. Practice Development and Clinical Governance

Participate in staff and primary healthcare team meetings.

Provide information for significant event analysis meeting where appropriate.

Contribute to service reviews of current services.

Collect data as part of the organisational audit process

Be aware of practice polices on confidentiality, risk management and Health & Safety.

Be aware of issues and terminology related to clinical effectiveness.

Be committed to professional development in terms of education and training.

2. Partnership Issues

Work flexibly with regard to sickness and holiday absence cover.

Support other medical reception staff members through the induction process.

NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE

3. Patient & Community Services

Be responsible for reception and waiting room operational procedures.

Communicate effectively with regard to information and material about the practice.

Provide administrative support for clinics and health promotion activities.

4. Finance

Complete the required documentation for cash transactions.

Document and secure all cash taken over the counter for private work.

Process paperwork and data as is required to facilitate maximising practice income.

5. Human Resources

Attend, participate in and contribute to staff meetings.

Maintain appropriate records.

Support the appraisal process including the identification of own training needs.

Support induction of newly appointed medical receptionists.

Take responsibility for own time keeping, sickness and other absences in accordance with Practice policies.

6. Premises and Equipment

Maintain adequate stocks of stationery.

Monitor equipment and report operating problems.

Ensure use of Practice equipment is in accordance with the user manual and in line with its designated purpose.

Monitor premises and report any problems.

Contribute to ensuring premises security

Contribute as requested to the operational elements of equipment and premises upgrades or moves.

7. Information Governance and IT Management

Comply with all Information Governance policies.

Comply with all IT usage policies.

Comply with standardised data entry protocols.

Comply with all systems for data security and protection.

Report problems with the servicing and maintenance of hardware

NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Update Information Governance skills annually by following IG training plan.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Interviews to be held on Thursday 8th February

Job description

Job responsibilities

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

GRADE 2

Role in the Practice

Operational with supervision of staff employed on a casual basis or at Grade 1.

Responsible to:

The Reception Manager, reporting to the Deputy Reception Manager or Duty Reception Manager.

Summary

The post holder has delegated responsibility for the smooth running of Reception and the waiting room. This post requires efficiency in the administration of all related processes, e.g. managing appointments, greeting patients, filing and data input in order to support the work of the GPs. The post holder has a major impact in promoting the positive image of the Practice to patients and other visitors and will need to pay particular attention to the needs of a multi-cultural and diverse population.

Core Tasks and Functions

The post holder is required to:

1. Practice Development and Clinical Governance

Participate in staff and primary healthcare team meetings.

Provide information for significant event analysis meeting where appropriate.

Contribute to service reviews of current services.

Collect data as part of the organisational audit process

Be aware of practice polices on confidentiality, risk management and Health & Safety.

Be aware of issues and terminology related to clinical effectiveness.

Be committed to professional development in terms of education and training.

2. Partnership Issues

Work flexibly with regard to sickness and holiday absence cover.

Support other medical reception staff members through the induction process.

NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE

3. Patient & Community Services

Be responsible for reception and waiting room operational procedures.

Communicate effectively with regard to information and material about the practice.

Provide administrative support for clinics and health promotion activities.

4. Finance

Complete the required documentation for cash transactions.

Document and secure all cash taken over the counter for private work.

Process paperwork and data as is required to facilitate maximising practice income.

5. Human Resources

Attend, participate in and contribute to staff meetings.

Maintain appropriate records.

Support the appraisal process including the identification of own training needs.

Support induction of newly appointed medical receptionists.

Take responsibility for own time keeping, sickness and other absences in accordance with Practice policies.

6. Premises and Equipment

Maintain adequate stocks of stationery.

Monitor equipment and report operating problems.

Ensure use of Practice equipment is in accordance with the user manual and in line with its designated purpose.

Monitor premises and report any problems.

Contribute to ensuring premises security

Contribute as requested to the operational elements of equipment and premises upgrades or moves.

7. Information Governance and IT Management

Comply with all Information Governance policies.

Comply with all IT usage policies.

Comply with standardised data entry protocols.

Comply with all systems for data security and protection.

Report problems with the servicing and maintenance of hardware

NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Update Information Governance skills annually by following IG training plan.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Interviews to be held on Thursday 8th February

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic IT skills, particularly windows based programmes
  • 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including maths and English.

Desirable

  • Amspar Medical Receptionist Certificate or equivalent
  • ECDL level one
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic IT skills, particularly windows based programmes
  • 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including maths and English.

Desirable

  • Amspar Medical Receptionist Certificate or equivalent
  • ECDL level one

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

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


Employer's website

http://nortonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


Employer's website

http://nortonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Reception Manager

Debbie Harland

debbie.harland@nhs.net

01642745350

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,824.61 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5669-24-0000

Job locations

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


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