We are seeking full time and part-timeMedical Receptionists to join our team at the surgery, due to our continuedincrease in volume of calls and new patient registrations. This role involves95% phone work and a small amount of admin related to the calls taken.
Shifts currently available at out Holywell Branch, Carpenders Park Branch and Bushey Medical Centre. Hours to be discussed at interview.
The desirable candidate would have:
Call Centre experience
Able to work set shifts and days according toSurgery requirements and a minimum of 3 half days.
A positive can-do attitude together with goodteam working.
A background in General Practice Reception would be an advantage but is not essential.
Experience with EMIS would be an advantage butis not essential.
Commitment to a full 2-week training programmewill be required on acceptance of this role.
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 professional and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Contribute towards efficiency, and ensure that total confidentiality is maintained when dealing with patients and medical documentation.
Main duties of the job
Greeting and directing patients as they arrive for appointments.
Dealing with telephone requests and enquiries
Processing repeat prescription requests.
Making appointments for practice patients with the appropriate Health Care professional.
Processing requests for home visits.
Taking and delivering messages.
Processing non NHS claim forms and private referral letters.
Collection of Fees for non-NHS work.
Updating patient computer records as required
Informing patients the results of test and investigations
Filing of manuscript information, and maintenance of patients medical records.
Testing the clarity of the telephone message in accordance with Practice procedures.
Securing the practice premises and setting the alarm at close of day in accordance with Practice procedures.
Receiving specimens from patients, and batch delivery to collection point.
Other one off essential duties deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Practice
Eg. tidying the workplace, assisting the doctors, etc.
About us
Four sites with 5 GP Partners and 19 Salaried GPs.
Attenborough Surgery aim to care for all patients equally with a high standard of effective, safe and appropriate treatment. We aim to offer a wide range of responsive medical services for all sections of the population whilst respecting the individual needs and dignity of our patients.
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Job responsibilities
Attenborough Surgery is a very busy, forward thinking 5partner, 19 salaried GP practice. We have a practice list size approximately 33,000patients and are based over 4 surgery sites. We are a single practice PrimaryCare Network and a well-established training practice, respected for itscollaborative working, training, teaching, and personal development within itsteam.
We are seeking full time or part time Medical Receptioniststo join our team at the surgery, due to our continued increase in volume ofcalls and new patient registrations. This role involves 95% phone work, and asmall amount of admin related to the calls taken.
All Shifts will be across all 4 of our sites:
The desirable candidatewould have:
Call Centre experience
Able to work set shifts and days according toSurgery requirements and a minimum of 3 half days.
A positive can-do attitude together with goodteam working.
A background in General Practice Reception would be an advantage but is not essential.
Experience with EMIS would be an advantage butis not essential.
Commitment to a full 2-week training programmewill be required on acceptance of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSEs in Maths and English.
- Customer Service experience.
- Call centre experience.
- Medical Receptionist and EMIS Web experience is an advantage but not essential
Training and Shifts
- We offer part time and full time.
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.
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Medical Receptionist (full time) in Bushey employer: Attenborough Surgery
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