Mere Lane Group Practice

GP Receptionist/Administrator

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Job summary

Mere Lane Group Practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible GP Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy and growing surgery.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 years experience.

You will:

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

Provide administrative support for the completion of all back office functions.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work 37.5 hrs p/w, between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, shift pattern will be determined by practice manager and will included at least 3 later evenings.

You will be required to complete all reception and back office functions of a busy GP

The ideal candidate will have the following skills :-

Ability to Remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging situations.

Knowledge of medical terminology, knowledge of reproductive medicine is an advantage

General computer skills (Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, EMIS is an advantage )

The ability to be dynamic and sympathetic (we deal with many patients who have very complex medical needs)

Well organised, systematic and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to manage own workload, prioritise, follow-up and ensure all tasks are performed in a timely manner

About us

Mere Lane Group Practice is a forward thinking practice based in the Everton & Anfield area of Liverpool. . Our aim is provide excellent patient care whilst maintaining a good work life balance.

Our team consist of 3 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 3 Practice Nurses and 1 Healthcare Assistant and a very experienced Administration Team.

About us:

  • We are GMS contract

  • List size of approximately 8,000

  • Training practice for ST1 & 2 Doctors

  • Excellent staff retention

  • Rated Good in our CQC visit

  • EMIS Web Clinical System

  • Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice

  • We are active members of the Anfield & Everton Network

We also offer:

  • 20 days annual leave, after 10yrs continuous service will increase to 25 days.

  • NHS pension

Details

Date posted

25 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0381-23-0012

Job locations

Mere Lane

Liverpool

L5 0QW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the receptionist/administrator. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  1. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system

  2. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

  3. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

  4. Action all incoming faxes

  5. Signpost patients to the correct service

  6. Process incoming and outgoing mail

  7. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

  8. Process all DNA letters in accordance with current policy

  9. Action GP2GP tasks

  10. Completion of daily electronic tasks

  11. Read code data on EMIS web

  12. Photocopy documentation as required

  13. File and store records as required

  14. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

  15. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

  16. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare record

  17. Manage all queries (including administrative queries) as necessary in an efficient manner

  18. Carry out system searches as requested

  19. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

  20. Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards

  21. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the medical administrator may be requested to:

  1. Support the practice QOF programme

  2. Support the practice with summarising of patient records

  3. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

  4. Support administrative and reception staff, providing cover during staff absences

  5. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

  6. As required support the practice in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently

  7. Ordering and monitoring of stationery supplies

  8. Attendance of all practice meetings as determined by the practice manager

  9. Completion of all yearly mandatory training as directed by the practice manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the receptionist/administrator. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  1. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system

  2. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

  3. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

  4. Action all incoming faxes

  5. Signpost patients to the correct service

  6. Process incoming and outgoing mail

  7. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

  8. Process all DNA letters in accordance with current policy

  9. Action GP2GP tasks

  10. Completion of daily electronic tasks

  11. Read code data on EMIS web

  12. Photocopy documentation as required

  13. File and store records as required

  14. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

  15. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

  16. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare record

  17. Manage all queries (including administrative queries) as necessary in an efficient manner

  18. Carry out system searches as requested

  19. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

  20. Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards

  21. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the medical administrator may be requested to:

  1. Support the practice QOF programme

  2. Support the practice with summarising of patient records

  3. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

  4. Support administrative and reception staff, providing cover during staff absences

  5. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

  6. As required support the practice in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently

  7. Ordering and monitoring of stationery supplies

  8. Attendance of all practice meetings as determined by the practice manager

  9. Completion of all yearly mandatory training as directed by the practice manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Desirable

  • AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience of administrative / receptionist duties
  • Experience of working in a health care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Desirable

  • AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience of administrative / receptionist duties
  • Experience of working in a health care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

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

Mere Lane Group Practice

Address

Mere Lane

Liverpool

L5 0QW


Employer's website

http://www.merelanegroupractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mere Lane Group Practice

Address

Mere Lane

Liverpool

L5 0QW


Employer's website

http://www.merelanegroupractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Hazel Leach

hazel.leach@livgp.nhs.uk

01512959620

Details

Date posted

25 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0381-23-0012

Job locations

Mere Lane

Liverpool

L5 0QW


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