Northern Moor Medical Practice

Medical Receptionist/Administrator

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Job summary

To provide high-quality, professional and responsive reception and administrative services to doctors, staff, patients and visitors. As the first point of contact for patients and visitors, you will be responsible for providing a warm welcome whilst anticipating any patient/visitor needs. Able to multi-task and work under pressure to contribute to the efficient running of the day-to-day activities within both the Reception and wider practice teams. Responsible to the Reception Manager.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing the administrative and reception duties of the Practice, adhering to policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of customer care and efficient working practices.

Main duties will include dealing with patient queries (face to face or by telephone), booking appointments, liaising with external service providers, undertaking administrative functions (such as patient registration, referrals and insurances), ensuring safe working practices at all times.

The hours of work are 26 hours per week; 12.30pm - 6.30pm (Mon/Wed) and 11.30am - 6.30pm (Thurs/Fri); there may be some flexibility to this pattern

There is also the opportunity to support the enhanced clinics on a Wednesday evening (6.30pm - 8.30pm) or Saturday (09.30 - 4.30pm)

About us

Northern Moor Medical Practice is a small but busy GP Surgery based in South Manchester, opposite Wythenshawe Park. Located in a residential setting, we have a patient population close to 5,600 patients, with an annual steady growth of around 10%.

The Practice is staffed by 2 GP Partners, 3 salaried GPs, registrars/medical students, practice nurses, HCA and a variety of ARRS roles, alongside a Reception/Administration and Management team of 10 people.We are a hard-working but sociable group, and appreciate the importance of a good work-life balance for our staff.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Reception/Admin team, with values that include commitment, collaboration and a good work ethic.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4068-24-0001

Job locations

Northern Moor Medical Practice

216 Wythenshawe Road

Manchester

M23 0PH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include:

Checking patients in / greeting patients at the reception desk

Monitoring the flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms

Answering the telephone

Arranging patient appointments in line with Practice protocol

Assisting with any patient queries

Keeping EMIS updated (confirming patients details are correct)

Printing off blood forms / issuing of forms

Dealing with samples (collection/storage etc)

Liaison between patient and clinician, where appropriate

Taking messages for other medical staff

Receipt of any post/deliveries, ensuring items for cold storage are dealt with appropriately

Attend team meetings where required

Help to cover any sickness/annual leave and work reasonable overtime, if required

Undertake any training necessary to the tasks and responsibilities relevant to the role; keeping up to date with all mandatory training (to include but not limited to: GDPR, Safeguarding (Adult & Child), BLS, Fire, Equality & Diversity, Information Governance, Manual Handling, Infection Control)

Take responsibility for own learning, development and performance in line with others undertaking the same role

Act as a chaperone (if applicable, and only then after training completed and DBS in place)

Ensuring the reception office is kept clean and tidy at all times

Carrying out opening up/closing duties in line with Practice procedures (to include preparing the Practice areas for staff and patients, securing the premises, turning off lights/appliances, activating alarm)

Adhere to all policies and procedures and to ensure safe working practices at all times

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include:

Checking patients in / greeting patients at the reception desk

Monitoring the flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms

Answering the telephone

Arranging patient appointments in line with Practice protocol

Assisting with any patient queries

Keeping EMIS updated (confirming patients details are correct)

Printing off blood forms / issuing of forms

Dealing with samples (collection/storage etc)

Liaison between patient and clinician, where appropriate

Taking messages for other medical staff

Receipt of any post/deliveries, ensuring items for cold storage are dealt with appropriately

Attend team meetings where required

Help to cover any sickness/annual leave and work reasonable overtime, if required

Undertake any training necessary to the tasks and responsibilities relevant to the role; keeping up to date with all mandatory training (to include but not limited to: GDPR, Safeguarding (Adult & Child), BLS, Fire, Equality & Diversity, Information Governance, Manual Handling, Infection Control)

Take responsibility for own learning, development and performance in line with others undertaking the same role

Act as a chaperone (if applicable, and only then after training completed and DBS in place)

Ensuring the reception office is kept clean and tidy at all times

Carrying out opening up/closing duties in line with Practice procedures (to include preparing the Practice areas for staff and patients, securing the premises, turning off lights/appliances, activating alarm)

Adhere to all policies and procedures and to ensure safe working practices at all times

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a similar role within a healthcare setting essential
  • organisational skills, dealing with all tasks and duties in a punctual and timely manner
  • excellent communication - written/verbal/listening
  • able to provide great customer service
  • IT skills
  • possess excellent problem-solving skills
  • excellent attention to detail
  • maintain a high level of quality and pride in own work

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a receptionist/administrator in a GP surgery
  • Knowledge of EMIS and Docman
  • Experience of working with AI technology software products
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a similar role within a healthcare setting essential
  • organisational skills, dealing with all tasks and duties in a punctual and timely manner
  • excellent communication - written/verbal/listening
  • able to provide great customer service
  • IT skills
  • possess excellent problem-solving skills
  • excellent attention to detail
  • maintain a high level of quality and pride in own work

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a receptionist/administrator in a GP surgery
  • Knowledge of EMIS and Docman
  • Experience of working with AI technology software products

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

Northern Moor Medical Practice

Address

Northern Moor Medical Practice

216 Wythenshawe Road

Manchester

M23 0PH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Moor Medical Practice

Address

Northern Moor Medical Practice

216 Wythenshawe Road

Manchester

M23 0PH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Barbara Franks

barbara.franks1@nhs.net

01619982503

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4068-24-0001

Job locations

Northern Moor Medical Practice

216 Wythenshawe Road

Manchester

M23 0PH


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