Newtown Surgery

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Medical Receptionist/Administrator @ Newtown Surgery

Widnes, WA8 7GDOnsiteFull-timePosted 10 days ago

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About this role

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for a (30 Hours) experienced medical receptionist who would like to join our busy and friendly practice.

Working Monday-Friday with a weekly rota of shifts allocated between the hours of 8-6.30pm.

The role will include both reception, phone and administrative tasks.

Main duties of the job

Administrative and reception work could include some or all of the following:

communicate with patients, clinicians and external organisations both face-to-face and via the telephone.

Care Co-Ordination

Care Navigation

Make appointment bookings and respond to a variety of enquires

Process prescriptions

Open and sort post and take deliveries

Scan/copy or file documents/patient notes

Receive payments from patients

Act as a central point of communication, taking messages and carrying out actions as required

Offer general support to colleagues/clinicians/patients, as required

About us

Our team consists of GP's, ANP, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacist, admin staff, reception staff, secretary, Practice Manager and Deputy Manager.

The team is hard working and friendly with a 'we can do' attitude.

Job description Job responsibilities

Clerical and receptionist work could include some or all of the following:

communicate with patients, clinicians and external organisations both face-to-face and via the telephone.

Make appointment bookings and respond to a variety of enquires

Process prescriptions

Open and sort post and take deliveries

Scan/copy or file documents/patient notes

Receive payments from patients

Act as a central point of communication, taking messages and carrying out actions as required

Offer general support to colleagues/clinicians/patients, as required

Person Specification

Experience Essential

Good Customer service skills Strong communication skills Able to listen and problem solve Positive working ethic Can work effectively in a busy environment Reliable, flexible and resilient Good team player Computer literate, comfortable with using various software systems on a daily basis Good attention to detail, able to maintain accuracy with data input Able to follow processes to deliver consistent working methods

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience with EMIS clinical system

Qualifications Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and maths

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 administration

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 Newtown Surgery

Address Health Care Resource Centre

Caldwell Road

Widnes

Cheshire

WA8 7GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.newtownsurgerywidnes.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

PermanentHealthcareNHSAdministration

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