About this role
Job summary
Anlaby Surgery is a busy practice serving 4500 patients. We are looking to recruit an Experienced Care Navigator, part-time . This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established and high performing practice to improve the service we offer to patients whilst supporting the GPs.
You will provide a friendly, confident and professional service to our patients. You will be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills. You will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team; to use initiative and discretion.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate for the Care Navigator position must be experienced, enthusiastic and organised person who is able to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team. You would have previous experience working as a Receptionist or Care Navigator in a busy environment, preferably in an NHS or medical setting but this is not essential for the right candidate. You must be IT competent, be polite with an excellent telephone manner as well as great interpersonal and face to face communication skills.
About us
Anlaby Surgery practice has 4500 patients. 1 GP Partner, 1 salaried GP, 1 Advanced Care Practitioner, 2 practice nurses, 2 HCAs, 2 medical secretaries.
Main duties of the job
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 with written protocols Reception
Receiving patients, consulting with members of practice team Be able to perform all reception duties as necessary Appointments
Process appointment requests for today/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 changes of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area) Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines
About us
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for two part-time receptionists ideally 22 hours each.
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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous GP practice experience
Desirable
Desirable Previous call handling experience desirable Knowledge of system one. Experience working in primary care
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 A C Milner
Address Anlaby Surgery
Haltemprice leisure Centre
Springfield Way
Anlaby
HU10 6QJ
Employer's website https://anlabysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)