About this role
Job summary
Jubilee Gardens Medical Centre is looking for a part-time Receptionist to join our friendly team. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and confident in dealing with members of the public in a calm and professional manner, whilst delivering excellent customer service.
Main duties of the job
The role is patient focussed and you will carry out a variety of roles including:
Booking appointments and dealing with patient inquiries over the phone and face-to-face. Scanning, filing and other administrative duties. Processing prescription requests. Signposting patients to the correct service etc.You will work alongside a team of receptionists to ensure that all processes are carried out to a high standard.
About us
We are a long-established GP practice with approximately 7,800 patients, committed to providing excellent patient care. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.
We use the SystmOne clinical computer system, and full training will be provided for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to contribute to the wellbeing of our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description Receptionist
Job Title: Receptionist
Responsible to: Practice Manager/Reception Manager
Job Purpose: To ensure that the reception area of the Practice runs smoothly, provides a high level of service to patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the Practice team
Duties and Responsibilities
Telephone Duties
1. Making appointments
2. Prescription requests
3. Giving out results where appropriate
4. Ambulance transport bookings
5. Deal with Home visit requests
6. Deal with general enquiries
7. Contacting other providers
Reception Duties
8. Register new patients and temporary residents
9. Greet and direct patients and visitors
10. Booking appointments
11. Handing out prescriptions
12. Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to next shift, as necessary
13. Respond to needs of our clinical team during surgery
14. Collect fees from patients for providing non-NHS services
15. Deal with general enquiries and complaints
16. Filing medical notes
Prescriptions
17. Dealing with requests for repeat prescriptions
18. Raising prescriptions as per Practice protocols
19. Dealing with queries relating to repeat prescriptions
General
20. Input and extract information from Practice computer system
21. Observe health and safety guidelines at all times
22. General housekeeping (e.g. keeping reception and waiting areas tidy)
23. Maintain Confidentiality at all times
24. To participate and continue Personal Development
25. To observe Equality & Diversity guidelines at all times
26. To treat all patients, colleagues and visitors with Dignity and Respect at all times.
27. Any other reasonable duties as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a reception/administration team. Experience of dealing with the general public (Face to Face and over the telephone) Excellent telephone manner Confident with IT systems
Desirable
Experience of working within NHS / GP surgery Experience of working with clinical systems
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 Jubilee Gardens Medical Centre
Address Jubilee Gardens
Southall
UB1 2TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jubileegardensmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)