About this role
Job summary
Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to the patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
Main duties of the job
Receive patients and signpost to appropriate serviceGenerate repeat prescriptionsProfessional telephone answering skillsMeeting and greeting patientsProcessing appointments requestsRegistration and processing of medical notesScanning medical records
About us
Small friendly team consisting of GPs, Nurses, Clinical, administrative and clerical staff. Patient list size over 5100.
Job description Job responsibilities Administration
To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance of written protocols Pulling/filing notes for surgeries and update as necessary Filing post in medical records Fax and photocopy as requested Generating repeat prescription requests Reception
Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address. Be able to cover all reception position as necessary Answering telephone calls in a professional manner Meeting and greeting patients that come to reception Appointments
Process appointment requests for today and future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Deal with visits requests Computer
Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records. Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area. Booking, cancelling and changing appointments. Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice guidelines. Scanning medical records Actioning pathology test results Telephone
Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours. Answering the telephone in a professional manner.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working within in Primary Care
Desirable
Experience of working within a GP practice and using EMIS clinical system
Qualifications Essential
GCSEs 5-9 in English and Maths at least
Desirable
NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
Flexibility Essential
This is a 16hr contract and the shifts are between 8am-8pm Mon-Fri. However, you must be flexible to cover sickness and annual leave and also some Saturdays during the winter months. Please do not apply if you cannot be flexible during these times.
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 Dr Khuroo's Practice
Address Stockland Green Health Centre
192 Reservoir Road, Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B23 6DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.drkhuroospractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)