Medical Receptionist

The Kakoty Practice

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a new member of the team to work 13 to 19 hours a week. Days and times to be discussed. We offer a competitive rate of pay and NHS pension scheme.

To provide comprehensive reception and administration services within a primary care setting, providing administration and clerical support to the partnership and associated clerical and medical staff.

Main duties of the job

The delivery of Reception and administration services as described.

Ability to work on own initiative and team working within the Practice.

Maintain awareness of requirements of role requirements.

About us

For more information about the practice, please visit our website:

The Kakoty Practice - Information about the doctors surgery opening hours, appointments, online prescriptions, health information and much more

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1237-25-0000

Job locations

170 Sheffield Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4NW

Worsbrough Primary Healthcare Centre

Powell Street

Worsbrough

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S705NZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver comprehensive reception services in the GP partnership, including:-

Receipt of all telephone calls and practice visitors in an appropriate manner, responding to their need courteously, efficiently and correctly in line with practice procedures and guidelines.

Use of SystmOne GP clinical system prescription generation, on-line services, medical record management including scanning, e-filing, GP2GP, Choose and Book, any software in use within the Practice.

Medical records - ensure the GP/Clinical team are supported during their surgery/clinic sessions consulting rooms kept orderly, desk-top stocks maintained, message-taking/relaying, refreshments, chaperoning, etc.

Maintenance - including coding and practice documentation, processing of emails, e-communications

Use of computer systems in accordance with practice guidelines adhering to data-entry and information governance procedures.

Responsible for security of equipment/premises/information/drugs/consumable items, as required (in line with practice guidelines).

Maintain orderliness within the surgery in terms of tidiness and personal conduct

Manage waiting patients/visitors.

Follow health & safety working practices.

Involvement and support to the practice team and associates as appropriate: team meetings, joint initiatives, etc as required.

Contribute to the development of administration processes and guidelines, as appropriate.

Any other duties which can be reasonably expected of a receptionist.

To undertake training/elearning and development opportunities as required of the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver comprehensive reception services in the GP partnership, including:-

Receipt of all telephone calls and practice visitors in an appropriate manner, responding to their need courteously, efficiently and correctly in line with practice procedures and guidelines.

Use of SystmOne GP clinical system prescription generation, on-line services, medical record management including scanning, e-filing, GP2GP, Choose and Book, any software in use within the Practice.

Maintenance - including coding and practice documentation, processing of emails, e-communications

Use of computer systems in accordance with practice guidelines adhering to data-entry and information governance procedures.

Responsible for security of equipment/premises/information/drugs/consumable items, as required (in line with practice guidelines).

Maintain orderliness within the surgery in terms of tidiness and personal conduct

Manage waiting patients/visitors.

Follow health & safety working practices.

Involvement and support to the practice team and associates as appropriate: team meetings, joint initiatives, etc as required.

Contribute to the development of administration processes and guidelines, as appropriate.

Any other duties which can be reasonably expected of a receptionist.

To undertake training/elearning and development opportunities as required of the role

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Communication Skills (Written & Oral)
Organisational Skills
Computer literacy
Customer Service Skills
Codes of Confidentiality Awareness
Health & Safety Awareness

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of SystmOne
Experience working in a GP practice

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Communication Skills (Written & Oral)
Organisational Skills
Computer literacy
Customer Service Skills
Codes of Confidentiality Awareness
Health & Safety Awareness

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of SystmOne
Experience working in a GP practice

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

The Kakoty Practice

Address

170 Sheffield Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4NW

Employer's website

https://thekakotypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Kakoty Practice

Address

170 Sheffield Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4NW

Employer's website

https://thekakotypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Julie Burton

julie.burton7@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1237-25-0000

Job locations

170 Sheffield Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4NW

Worsbrough Primary Healthcare Centre

Powell Street

Worsbrough

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S705NZ

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