Medical Receptionist

Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

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Job summary

We are a busy, growing GP surgery with our main site in Seaton and a branch surgery in Colyton.

We offer a competitive salary and NHS pension scheme as well as the Cycle to Work Scheme. We are a happy team in a modern building in the seaside town of Seaton.

If you're a good team player, come and join us!

Main duties of the job

Provide a first point of contact for patients and visitors to the practice

Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Practice Policy

Answer the telephone as promptly as possible, making appointments for patients and answering queries, questions and booking appointments into appropriate clinical sessions

Enter requests for home visits onto the clinical system ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor

Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.

Take messages of a clinical nature and pass to the appropriate clinical professional for action (these can on occasions be a medical emergency)

Open and distribute post.

Action and complete tasks

Register new patients and temporary residents in accordance with Practice procedure

Keep reception area, waiting room and workstations tidy and free from clutter

To be available to assist in holiday and sickness cover on reception

Attend and contribute to Practice Meetings

About us

We are a close team, family friendly with a mixture of ages. It is a good atmosphere and we look after each other.

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A4649-23-0000

Job locations

Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

148 Harepath Road

Seaton

Devon

EX12 2DU


Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

Grove Hill

Colyton

Devon

EX24 6ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Receptionist / Admin - £11 per hour Seaton and Colyton Medical Practice is looking for permanent full or part time Medical Receptionist, working up to 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. This will include some 8am starts and 6pm finishes. We are a busy, growing GP surgery with our main site in Seaton and a branch surgery in Colyton. The successful candidate must have an excellent telephone manner and communication skills. Previous experience in an Admin role or customer service environment is desirable, however not essential as full training will be given. The successful applicant will provide reception and administration support to the clinical and practice team. The impression created is very important and strongly influences how patients feel about the practice. Working as part of a team committed to providing the best possible level of care, you will need to be flexible in your approach to work and responsibilities. Duties Provide a first point of contact for patients and visitors to the Practice Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Practice Policy Answer the telephone as promptly as possible, making appointments for patients and answering queries, questions and booking appointments into appropriate clinical sessions Enter requests for home visits onto the clinical system ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner. Take messages of a clinical nature and pass to the appropriate clinical professional for action (these can on occasions be a medical emergency)Open and distribute post. Action and complete tasks Register new patients and temporary residents in accordance with Practice procedure Keep reception area, waiting room and workstations tidy and free from clutter To be available to assist in holiday and sickness cover on reception Attend and contribute to Practice Meetings

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Receptionist / Admin - £11 per hour Seaton and Colyton Medical Practice is looking for permanent full or part time Medical Receptionist, working up to 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. This will include some 8am starts and 6pm finishes. We are a busy, growing GP surgery with our main site in Seaton and a branch surgery in Colyton. The successful candidate must have an excellent telephone manner and communication skills. Previous experience in an Admin role or customer service environment is desirable, however not essential as full training will be given. The successful applicant will provide reception and administration support to the clinical and practice team. The impression created is very important and strongly influences how patients feel about the practice. Working as part of a team committed to providing the best possible level of care, you will need to be flexible in your approach to work and responsibilities. Duties Provide a first point of contact for patients and visitors to the Practice Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Practice Policy Answer the telephone as promptly as possible, making appointments for patients and answering queries, questions and booking appointments into appropriate clinical sessions Enter requests for home visits onto the clinical system ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner. Take messages of a clinical nature and pass to the appropriate clinical professional for action (these can on occasions be a medical emergency)Open and distribute post. Action and complete tasks Register new patients and temporary residents in accordance with Practice procedure Keep reception area, waiting room and workstations tidy and free from clutter To be available to assist in holiday and sickness cover on reception Attend and contribute to Practice Meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grades A to C in English and Maths
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Previous customer / admin service experience
  • Flexible, can do attitude

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths grades A to C
  • Basic IT skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal

Desirable

  • Good team player
  • Flexible and can do attitude
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grades A to C in English and Maths
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Previous customer / admin service experience
  • Flexible, can do attitude

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths grades A to C
  • Basic IT skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal

Desirable

  • Good team player
  • Flexible and can do attitude

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

Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

Address

Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

148 Harepath Road

Seaton

Devon

EX12 2DU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

Address

Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

148 Harepath Road

Seaton

Devon

EX12 2DU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Liz Grover

liz.grover@nhs.net

0129720877

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A4649-23-0000

Job locations

Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

148 Harepath Road

Seaton

Devon

EX12 2DU


Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

Grove Hill

Colyton

Devon

EX24 6ET


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