About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for a medical receptionist to join our friendly and busy team. This role provides reception and administrative support to the whole practice. Customer service experience and IT skills are essential. A knowledge of primary care and the IT system (System One) would be an advantage but not essential as training is provided. Good written and oral communication skills are also essential as well as good time management and organisational skills to prioritise your workload, along with an understand of, and commitment to, patient confidentiality.
Main duties of the job
Welcoming patients to the surgery and providing a friendly and professional reception service.Answering incoming telephone calls promptly and dealing with a wide range of patient queries. Booking, cancelling and rearranging GP, nurse and other clinical appointments. Supporting patients with general enquiries and directing them to the appropriate service. Take accurate messages and relaying information to the relevant team members. Managing the reception area and assisting patients with check-in and other administrative queries. Liaising with GPs, nurses, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals. Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records. Handling sensitive and sometimes challenging conversations calmly, respectfully and professionally. Following practice procedures relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance and patient care. Carrying out general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the practice.
About us
We are a very busy village surgery with around 6,300 patients. Almondbury is a three partner practice, supported by two salaried GPs, two ANPS , a nursing team and experienced admin staff.
Our reception team fulfil an essential role in the running of the practice and is often the first point of contact for our patients. We strive to provide a professional and helpful service.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see receptionist job description attached to this advert in supporting documents.
Full training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE A to C in English & Maths or equivalent
Desirable
Qualification in customer care
Experience Essential
The successful candidate will have a kind, friendly manner who shows understanding and empathy. Will be able to stay calm and professional, with excellent listening skills. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Ability to manage working in a busy environment, be organised and can prioritise workload. We are looking for someone who can be part of a team and can also work on their own initiative. Excellent communications skills, written and verbal are expected, in order to fulfil the role. Must be confident in using computers and telephone systems. Reliability and flexibility essential. Be able to show an understanding of patient confidentiality and handling sensitive information. Must have strong multi-tasking skills.
Desirable
Previous reception experience working in a GP practice or NHS service desirable. Full training will be given.
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 Almondbury Surgery
Address Longcroft
Huddersfield
HD5 8XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index.aspx?pr=B85023 (Opens in a new tab)