Two medical receptionist posts in the admin team at St James Medical Centre, a general practice. The work centres on greeting patients, checking them in on the clinical system and handling calls, texts and online requests for appointments and queries. The two posts cover 45 hours between them, one full time and one part time or job share, and staff are expected to learn wider admin tasks over time. Customer-facing experience and level 2 English and Maths are needed, with general practice experience preferred and training given.
What the job involves
- Greeting patients and checking them in on the clinical system
- Answering calls, texts and online requests about queries and appointments
- Signposting patients to the most appropriate staff or service
- Liaising with clinical staff and updating systems
- Dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Processing repeat prescriptions
- Supporting colleagues with the daily workload and covering other tasks as needed
- Completing safeguarding training for the role and knowing how to raise concerns
- Learning other admin functions as skills broaden across the practice
What’s required
Qualifications
- Good standard of English and Maths (level 2)
Experience
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Experience of working with defined policies and processes
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Resilience and reliability
Other
- Good work ethic
- Flexibility and willingness to train in new skills and roles
Nice to have
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Experience of using the EMIS system
- Experience and knowledge of read coding and summarising medical notes
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Receptionist in Nottingham employer: St James Medical Centre
St James Medical Centre is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Practice Nurses in Croydon. With a commitment to professional development, our team encourages continuous learning and innovation, ensuring that staff can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the health of our diverse community. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of teamwork and inclusivity, where every member is valued and empowered to contribute to improving patient care.
