About this role
Job summary
Hawkesley Medical Practice is looking to recruit a new Receptionist/Administrator to join our dynamic team to cover a period of maternity leave initially but the role may be extended to a more permanant role for a successfuly candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will work with us to provide a first-class level of reception and administration service to help us deliver a high level of care to our patients.
We are looking for people with at least 12 months administration experience in an office environment, excellent interpersonal skills, competent in IT, and people who are adaptable to change and flexible with good customer skills.
About us
We are a small, friendly Practice set in the heart of the community in Hawkesley, Kings Norton and we deliver excellent patient care to approximately 4500 patients.
We have two GP Partners and three Salaried GPs who are supported by the Practice Manager, Nursing team, Health Care Assistants and the Reception/Admin team.
Our emphasis is very much on our patients' needs and our team and we are therefore looking for people who have the ability to really understand and empathise and who are team players.
The Practice is very busy and this is an exciting challenge for the right person.
We offer 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees) and an extra day off for your Birthday!
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Purpose:
To provide reception and administrative support to assist in the day-to-day running of the Practice.
General:
As part of the Reception team, you are employed to undertake reception and administrative duties as deemed suitable by the Practice Manager. The role involves dealing with patients via the telephone and face-to-face as they come into the Practice.
You are required to use the Practice computer systems and MS Office software. You are required to have good computer skills, along with the ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload in a timely manner.
You are required to act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to a strict confidentiality policy, as well as other practice policies and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified to GSCE level or equivalent or Significant reception and administration training
Desirable
NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Services (or willing to work towards) IT qualifications
Experience Essential
At least 12 months administration experience in an office environment
Desirable
Previous medical receptionist/medical administration experience Experience of using EMIS Web clinical system Experience of using Docman system
Employer details Employer name Hawkesley Medical Practice
Address 375 Shannon Road
Kings Norton
Birmingham
West Midlands
B38 9TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hawkesleymedical.gpsurgery.net (Opens in a new tab)