About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Care Navigator to join our reception team with a working pattern of 30 hours over five days Monday to Friday with the following shifts:
Monday 7:30 - 13:30
Tuesday 12:30 - 18:30
Wednesday 12:30 - 18:30
Thursday 06:00 - 12:00
Alternative Fridays AM shift 07:30 - 13:30 PM shift 12:30 - 18:30
The candidate needs to be flexible to cover shifts, including the opposite shift as needed for sickness or annual leave.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to work at a high performance GP surgery. Westfield Road Surgery is a friendly place to work. We train and support our staff and help them develop their full potential.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of the role is to receive, assist, and direct patients (care navigation) 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 patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
Receive and make telephone calls as required and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
Process and complete medical and admin triage forms.
Action repeat prescription requests.
Ensure that all new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately, including Temporary Residents.
About us
Westfield Road Surgery is a 5 Doctor Practice caring for 8967 patients. We are located in Bletchley Milton Keynes. We have 4 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants. We have an experienced management team to lead us.
We are one of the 4 GP practices which form the Southwest Primary Care Network.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
Job responsibilities:
Administration
To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures.
To work in accordance of written protocols.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 necessaryAppointments
Process medical and admin triage forms which are requested on a daily basis.
Deal with home visits requestsComputer
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). Process repeat prescription request in accordance with practice guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Previous experience working as a Care Navigator is essential and have a knowledge of using System One
Desirable
The successful candidate must be a team player and flexible to cover sickness and annual leave.
Employer details Employer name Westfield Road Surgery
Address Westfield Road
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
MK2 2DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westfieldroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)