GP Receptionist

Old Henry Street Medical Centre

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Job summary

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:

To carry out a range of reception and administrative tasks in relation to the day to day running of the practices reception area, provide a point of contact for patients and acting as a focal point of communication between patients, GP Partners and other medical staff.

GENERAL:

The job you carry out is an important one, to assist the Doctors in providing a high level of primary care. It is essential that the rules and procedures laid down by the practice are carefully followed in order to complement the role of the partners, by providing an efficient and effective administrative, clerical and secretarial network.

Main duties of the job

Receive calls, make calls and divert calls, taking messages as appropriate.

Answer phones within 6 rings and deal with all queries in an efficient and courteous manner including booking appointments and organising home visit.

Welcoming patients to the practice and helping them with their queries.

About us

5 GP's

2 Practice Nurses

6 Reception staff

Welcoming team with a good work ethic. We treat our patients with respect and aim to help wherever possible.

Date posted

19 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.42 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3144-23-0000

Job locations

Old Henry Street Medical Centre

Henry Street

Leigh

WN7 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Required hours - 30 hours per week

To carry out a range of reception and administrative tasks in relation to the day to day running of the practices reception area, provide a point of contact for patients and acting as a focal point of communication between patients, GP Partners and other medical staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Required hours - 30 hours per week

To carry out a range of reception and administrative tasks in relation to the day to day running of the practices reception area, provide a point of contact for patients and acting as a focal point of communication between patients, GP Partners and other medical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Previous Computer skills needed also knowledge of Microsoft Word

Desirable

  • Knowing the SystmOne clinic system
  • Ability to use AskmyGP
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Previous Computer skills needed also knowledge of Microsoft Word

Desirable

  • Knowing the SystmOne clinic system
  • Ability to use AskmyGP

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

Old Henry Street Medical Centre

Address

Old Henry Street Medical Centre

Henry Street

Leigh

WN7 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.oldhenrystreet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Old Henry Street Medical Centre

Address

Old Henry Street Medical Centre

Henry Street

Leigh

WN7 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.oldhenrystreet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Practice Manager

Jane Foster

jane.foster6@nhs.net

01942807940

Date posted

19 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.42 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3144-23-0000

Job locations

Old Henry Street Medical Centre

Henry Street

Leigh

WN7 2PG


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