Administration Assistant

Issa Medical Centre

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Job summary

Issa Medical Centre is looking for self motivated, efficient and organised individuals to join our team, do you think that you possess the right skills to join us?

We are a forward thinking and friendly 2 GP partner training Practice and are offering an exciting opportunity to work with us in our purpose built practice in the heart of Deepdale and also our purpose built practice in the heart of Fulwood.

Applications are invited from those wishing to work part time. Experience would be an advantage but, full training will be given for the right candidate. We are looking for candidates who can provide excellent administration skills, enjoy working with the public, good at problem solving and are flexible with the ability to provide attention to detail.

In return we can offer a position within a very friendly Admin Team and excellent working conditions. Salary is dependent on experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work within the existing admin team, based at one of our sites, though on occasion you may be asked to work from our other site offering support, advice and guidance to our registered population of 35,000 patients. The main focus is patient care and helping to deliver services and support in a professional, smooth and efficient way. You will need to demonstrate your ability to work within a team and possess the correct attributes that show compassion, empathy, understanding and professionalism.

About us

We are a committed team consisting of GPs, Advanced nurse practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedic Practitioners, Physician Associates, nurses, and admin members. We pride ourselves on our team spirit and camaraderie, whilst working under immense pressure we deliver care of a high standard. We will offer the successful candidate a salary package dependent upon experience.

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4240-22-7036

Job locations

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


73 St. Gregory Road

Preston

PR1 6YA


Garstang Road

Preston

PR1 1LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Administration Assistant

REPORTS TO: Operations Managers

HOURS OF WORK: up to 37 Hours per week

Job responsibilities:

Job Summary:

  • Provide general administration to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone at all times
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice

Job Responsibilities:

Extract and file medical records when required by authorised persons ensuring the records room is kept in an orderly manner

Complete administrative details on all documentation as required.

Ensure patients records are kept updated promptly -e.g. with change of address

Issue letters to patients

Updating Records

Scanning

Data entry

Opening and Sending Mail

  • Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Administration Assistant

REPORTS TO: Operations Managers

HOURS OF WORK: up to 37 Hours per week

Job responsibilities:

Job Summary:

  • Provide general administration to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone at all times
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice

Job Responsibilities:

Extract and file medical records when required by authorised persons ensuring the records room is kept in an orderly manner

Complete administrative details on all documentation as required.

Ensure patients records are kept updated promptly -e.g. with change of address

Issue letters to patients

Updating Records

Scanning

Data entry

Opening and Sending Mail

  • Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working directly with members of the public in a busy office environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of an administration role

Desirable

  • Experience of working directly with members of the public in general practice or other NHS environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE as a minimum with grade A-C in English and Maths
  • Excellent keyboard and computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with people in person and on the telephone
  • Proven organisational ability
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of tasks

Desirable

  • Experience of using a GP clinical computerised system
  • Experience of using Microsoft word and excel
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working directly with members of the public in a busy office environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of an administration role

Desirable

  • Experience of working directly with members of the public in general practice or other NHS environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE as a minimum with grade A-C in English and Maths
  • Excellent keyboard and computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with people in person and on the telephone
  • Proven organisational ability
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of tasks

Desirable

  • Experience of using a GP clinical computerised system
  • Experience of using Microsoft word and excel

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

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Jayne Kennedy

jayne.kennedy4@nhs.net

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4240-22-7036

Job locations

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


73 St. Gregory Road

Preston

PR1 6YA


Garstang Road

Preston

PR1 1LB


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