Swan Medical Centre

Receptionist

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Job summary

Swan Medical Centre is a GP surgery based in Yardley Birmingham. We are a busy practice with 2 GP partners, salaried GPs and we offer a range of health care services

We are looking for an experienced receptionist to join our team!

Job Description

The post-holder will be a part of the reception team. They will be part of a reception front of house team responsible for the effective running and workload in the reception and report to the Deputy Manager/ Practice Manager.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities

  • Dealing with patients requests via the telephone and face to face
  • Booking appointments with clinicians
  • Co-ordinate emergency doctors requests
  • Workflow and all relevant administration tasks within reception
  • Faxing, handing mail, emailing and sending letters to patients
  • Completing prescription requests

Flexibility of working hours is essential for this role as you may be asked to cover at short notice. The role is working Monday to Friday.

About us

We are a large and happy team that consists of 2 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 Nurses, 1 Health care assistant, phlebotomy service, physiotherapist, clinical pharmacists, physicians associate, secretaries, administrators and reception staff.

We are a teaching practice and have students from Universities.

Details

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2156-24-0011

Job locations

4 Willard Road

Birmingham

B25 8AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The post-holder will be a part of the reception team. They will be part of a reception front of house team responsible for the effective running and workload in the reception and report to the Deputy Manager/ Practice Manager.

Job Responsibilities

  • Dealing with patients requests via the telephone and face to face
  • Booking appointments with clinicians
  • Co-ordinate emergency doctors requests
  • Workflow and all relevant administration tasks within reception
  • Faxing, handing mail, emailing and sending letters to patients
  • Completing prescription requests

Flexibility of working hours is essential for this role as you may be asked to cover at short notice

Skills and experience

  • Previous experience in a similar role within a GP or hospital setting is desirable.
  • Having Systm one experience would be an advantage
  • Having a self motivated and forward thinking approach
  • Excellent organisational, planning skills and IT skills
  • Excellent and effective communication skills

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The post-holder will be a part of the reception team. They will be part of a reception front of house team responsible for the effective running and workload in the reception and report to the Deputy Manager/ Practice Manager.

Job Responsibilities

  • Dealing with patients requests via the telephone and face to face
  • Booking appointments with clinicians
  • Co-ordinate emergency doctors requests
  • Workflow and all relevant administration tasks within reception
  • Faxing, handing mail, emailing and sending letters to patients
  • Completing prescription requests

Flexibility of working hours is essential for this role as you may be asked to cover at short notice

Skills and experience

  • Previous experience in a similar role within a GP or hospital setting is desirable.
  • Having Systm one experience would be an advantage
  • Having a self motivated and forward thinking approach
  • Excellent organisational, planning skills and IT skills
  • Excellent and effective communication skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education GCSE Grade C in English and Maths
  • Competent using a computer.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education GCSE Grade C in English and Maths
  • Competent using a computer.

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

Swan Medical Centre

Address

4 Willard Road

Birmingham

B25 8AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swan Medical Centre

Address

4 Willard Road

Birmingham

B25 8AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy manager

Kirsty Harris

k.harris18@nhs.net

07506478227

Details

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2156-24-0011

Job locations

4 Willard Road

Birmingham

B25 8AA


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