Civic Medical Centre

Receptionist /Administrator

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Job summary

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

- To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Doctors and Practice Manager. - To work in conjunction with all other practice staff tocreate a good environment for the patients.

  • Establish patient needs and deal with their requirements effectively and quickly. This may involve asking reason for appointment e.g. when booking with the Nurse.
  • Identify the patient and check surgery has correct and up to date telephone contact details (landline and mobile).
  • Give the patient information clearly and explain practice processes where relevant and taking into account individual needs.
  • Avoid negative jargon.
  • Where appropriate offer choice of appointment dates in routine advance booking with same clinician or alternative clinician. Initials of receptionist to be recorded in appointment slot with possible reason where possible.

Main duties of the job

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

- To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Doctors and Practice Manager. - To work in conjunction with all other practice staff tocreate a good environment for the patients.

  • Establish patient needs and deal with their requirements effectively and quickly. This may involve asking reason for appointment e.g. when booking with the Nurse.
  • Identify the patient and check surgery has correct and up to date telephone contact details (landline and mobile).
  • Give the patient information clearly and explain practice processes where relevant and taking into account individual needs.
  • Avoid negative jargon.
  • Where appropriate offer choice of appointment dates in routine advance booking with same clinician or alternative clinician. Initials of receptionist to be recorded in appointment slot with possible reason where possible.

About us

Civic Medical Centre practice is located in the Marlborough ward of harrow.

2 GP Partners

PM

HCA, Nurses , PN, CP

Position can be permanent from temporary- depending on the experience.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depending upon the experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4905-25-0000

Job locations

Civic Medical Centre

18 Bethecar Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA1 1SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

- To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Doctors and Practice Manager. - To work in conjunction with all other practice staff tocreate a good environment for the patients.

  • Establish patient needs and deal with their requirements effectively and quickly. This may involve asking reason for appointment e.g. when booking with the Nurse.
  • Identify the patient and check surgery has correct and up to date telephone contact details (landline and mobile).
  • Give the patient information clearly and explain practice processes where relevant and taking into account individual needs.
  • Avoid negative jargon.
  • Where appropriate offer choice of appointment dates in routine advance booking with same clinician or alternative clinician. Initials of receptionist to be recorded in appointment slot with possible reason where possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

- To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Doctors and Practice Manager. - To work in conjunction with all other practice staff tocreate a good environment for the patients.

  • Establish patient needs and deal with their requirements effectively and quickly. This may involve asking reason for appointment e.g. when booking with the Nurse.
  • Identify the patient and check surgery has correct and up to date telephone contact details (landline and mobile).
  • Give the patient information clearly and explain practice processes where relevant and taking into account individual needs.
  • Avoid negative jargon.
  • Where appropriate offer choice of appointment dates in routine advance booking with same clinician or alternative clinician. Initials of receptionist to be recorded in appointment slot with possible reason where possible.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in GP Surgery with the similar role would be an advantage

Desirable

  • Experience in GP Surgery with the similar role would be an advantage
  • EMIS system
  • exceptional customer services
  • dealing with difficult patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade or equivalent

Desirable

  • experience in the Health care profession- similar field experience is an advantage.

Skills

Essential

  • Experience in GP Surgery with the similar role would be an advantage

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills
  • Power point
  • MS word
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in GP Surgery with the similar role would be an advantage

Desirable

  • Experience in GP Surgery with the similar role would be an advantage
  • EMIS system
  • exceptional customer services
  • dealing with difficult patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade or equivalent

Desirable

  • experience in the Health care profession- similar field experience is an advantage.

Skills

Essential

  • Experience in GP Surgery with the similar role would be an advantage

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills
  • Power point
  • MS word

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

Civic Medical Centre

Address

Civic Medical Centre

18 Bethecar Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA1 1SE


Employer's website

https://civicmedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Civic Medical Centre

Address

Civic Medical Centre

18 Bethecar Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA1 1SE


Employer's website

https://civicmedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Manjot Kaur

manjot.kaur@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depending upon the experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4905-25-0000

Job locations

Civic Medical Centre

18 Bethecar Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA1 1SE


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