Pilch Lane Surgery

GP Receptionist/Care Co-Ordinator

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Job summary

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our team as a GP receptionist/care co-ordinator at our busy GP Surgery.

We have a welcoming and supportive team of clinicians and admin staff.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience of working in a GP practice. They will fit into the existing reception team and support the clinicians and colleagues.

The candidate must be able to work on a rotational basis between the hours of 8.00am 6.30pm Monday to Friday.We will consider full or part-time hours for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • Offer assistance to the team and project a positive image to visitors, either in person, online or on the telephone.
  • Assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service and/or healthcare professional in a courteous and efficient way.
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties in the smooth running of the practice.
  • Processing/issuing of prescriptions.
  • Maintaining our appointment system.
  • Processing requests for appointments, visits and consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate professional.
  • Processing/distributing mail.
  • Various administrative duties - scanning, read coding, completing tasks and summarising patient records.
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation.
  • Initiating contact with/responding to requests from patients.

About us

Pilch Lane Surgery are looking for a forward thinking experienced GP Receptionist to work in their friendly busy practice in Huyton, Liverpool

Practice list size of over 5000 patients.

Supported by 1 GP partner, 1 Salaried GP, a Practice Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Long term Locum Paramedic Practitioner, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 GP Assistant, Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager, Practice Secretary and a full compliment of administrative staff and PCN staff. We believe in offering our patients the best care possible.

Free car parking is available

We are a friendly team who want the best for our patients and endeavour to deliver a good experience to our patient population.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2025-23-0011

Job locations

Pilch Lane

Liverpool

L14 0JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Purpose:

To work as part of a team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the practice.

Summary Of Main Duties:

To provide efficient, helpful receptionist and clerical services to the practice by carrying out duties in connection with the running of the surgery as detailed below:-

  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Receiving patients and visitors courteously and efficiently.
  • Make appointments for doctor, practice nurse, etc.
  • Extracting and filing records as and when required
  • Answering the telephone, taking messages and passing them on appropriately.
  • Take requests for home visits and ensure they are noted and passed onto appropriate doctor.
  • Dealing with patient recalls
  • Dealing with GP actions for all Lab tests
  • Sorting and distributing incoming mail, ensuring individual correspondence is dealt with
  • Dealing appropriately with outgoing mail.
  • Liaise with outside agencies i.e. hospital, chemists, health authorities etc

  • Computer data entry updating patient records.
  • Scanning, and filing, patient letters on to patient computer record.
  • Working on a rota system to provide cover for surgeries.
  • To keep a check on surgery supplies and equipment and order or inform office manager accordingly.
  • Training which may be appropriate to your grade/position.
  • To undertake other delegated duties considered appropriate to grade.
  • House - Keeping duties: (Tea, Coffee for doctor and colleagues, keeping work station and reception office tidy at all times)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Purpose:

To work as part of a team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the practice.

Summary Of Main Duties:

To provide efficient, helpful receptionist and clerical services to the practice by carrying out duties in connection with the running of the surgery as detailed below:-

  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Receiving patients and visitors courteously and efficiently.
  • Make appointments for doctor, practice nurse, etc.
  • Extracting and filing records as and when required
  • Answering the telephone, taking messages and passing them on appropriately.
  • Take requests for home visits and ensure they are noted and passed onto appropriate doctor.
  • Dealing with patient recalls
  • Dealing with GP actions for all Lab tests
  • Sorting and distributing incoming mail, ensuring individual correspondence is dealt with
  • Dealing appropriately with outgoing mail.
  • Liaise with outside agencies i.e. hospital, chemists, health authorities etc

  • Computer data entry updating patient records.
  • Scanning, and filing, patient letters on to patient computer record.
  • Working on a rota system to provide cover for surgeries.
  • To keep a check on surgery supplies and equipment and order or inform office manager accordingly.
  • Training which may be appropriate to your grade/position.
  • To undertake other delegated duties considered appropriate to grade.
  • House - Keeping duties: (Tea, Coffee for doctor and colleagues, keeping work station and reception office tidy at all times)

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Working Knowledge of General Practice
  • Knowledge of Emis & Docman

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP Surgery
  • Telephone Communication
  • Dealing with the Public

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths

Desirable

  • Computer or IT
  • Typing/Audio
  • Customer Care
Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Working Knowledge of General Practice
  • Knowledge of Emis & Docman

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP Surgery
  • Telephone Communication
  • Dealing with the Public

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths

Desirable

  • Computer or IT
  • Typing/Audio
  • Customer Care

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

Pilch Lane Surgery

Address

Pilch Lane

Liverpool

L14 0JE


Employer's website

http://www.pilchlanesurgery.nhs.uk/Pages/Pilch%20Lane%20Surgery.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pilch Lane Surgery

Address

Pilch Lane

Liverpool

L14 0JE


Employer's website

http://www.pilchlanesurgery.nhs.uk/Pages/Pilch%20Lane%20Surgery.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Julie Ryan

julie.ryan2@knowsleyccg.nhs.uk

01514891806

Details

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2025-23-0011

Job locations

Pilch Lane

Liverpool

L14 0JE


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