GP Practice Receptionist

Margaret Street Surgery

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Job summary

We are seeking two part time cheerful, positive and resilient individuals to join our team as a Medical Receptionist. The ideal candidates will have experience answering phones and interacting with patients, be IT literate and will enjoy being a part of a high-paced working environment. The ability to multi-task and have attention to detail is essential. Full training for this job is offered but previous experience is an advantage. Each position will be for 20 hours per week. Rotas are provided two months in advance. Set hours are not given.

It is essential that the applicant can work at both our Ammanford and Tycroes sites as required.

Responsibilities:

Greet patients and visitors in an inviting manner.

Answer telephone calls according to company policy.

Provide administrative support to clinicians and other health care providers.

Maintain office records and files.

Assist in the management of the flow of patients.

Answer patient's questions in a courteous manner.

Main duties of the job

Hours of work part-time 20 hours per week between the hours of 08.00am - 18.30pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays

It is essential that the applicant can work at both our Ammanford and Tycroes sites as required.

Responsibilities:

Greet patients and visitors in an inviting manner.

Answer telephone calls according to company policy.

Provide administrative support to clinicians and other health care providers.

Maintain office records and files.

Assist in the management of the flow of patients.

Answer patient's questions in a courteous manner.

About us

We are a well-established, friendly and forward-thinking Practice in Ammanford, only 5 minutes off Junction 49 of the M4.

As a 5 Partner Practice serving a population of 9,500 patients, we also have a dedicated and supportive Practice team of advanced clinicians which includes Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Minor Ailments Nurses, Mental Health Practitioner, and Health Care Assistant.

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,308 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5172-24-0004

Job locations

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


Tycroes Surgery

Penygarn Road, Tycroes

Ammanford

SA18 3NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours of work part-time 20 hours per week between the hours of 08.00am - 18.30pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays

It is essential that the applicant can work at both our Ammanford and Tycroes sites as required.

Main Duties:

Ensure that all patients and visitors at reception and telephone callers to the practice are greeted professionally and politely.

Answer all incoming phone calls from patients and other healthcare professionals. Divert them as appropriate, and/or take and pass on messages.

Deal with administrative queries and requests from patients and act as liaison with the clinicians as necessary.

Make/cancel/rearrange appointments via the clinical system.

Support and assist clinicians as required.

Arrange interpreters as necessary.

Ensure up to date patient information is recorded.

Give test results where appropriate.

Deal with requests and completed medical reports. Including the receipt of fees for such reports.

Each morning, open premises, do security and heating and ventilation checks.

Each evening, perform the lockdown procedure, set alarms and lock premises.

Support with managing prescription requests

Monitor incoming electronic test results to ensure prompt review by clinicians.

Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information.

Retrieve paper notes from storage unit as requested.

Photocopy documents as required.

Open and distribute practice post as instructed.

Experience is an advantage but not essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours of work part-time 20 hours per week between the hours of 08.00am - 18.30pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays

It is essential that the applicant can work at both our Ammanford and Tycroes sites as required.

Main Duties:

Ensure that all patients and visitors at reception and telephone callers to the practice are greeted professionally and politely.

Answer all incoming phone calls from patients and other healthcare professionals. Divert them as appropriate, and/or take and pass on messages.

Deal with administrative queries and requests from patients and act as liaison with the clinicians as necessary.

Make/cancel/rearrange appointments via the clinical system.

Support and assist clinicians as required.

Arrange interpreters as necessary.

Ensure up to date patient information is recorded.

Give test results where appropriate.

Deal with requests and completed medical reports. Including the receipt of fees for such reports.

Each morning, open premises, do security and heating and ventilation checks.

Each evening, perform the lockdown procedure, set alarms and lock premises.

Support with managing prescription requests

Monitor incoming electronic test results to ensure prompt review by clinicians.

Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information.

Retrieve paper notes from storage unit as requested.

Photocopy documents as required.

Open and distribute practice post as instructed.

Experience is an advantage but not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic IT Literacy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience answering phones and interacting with people.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic IT Literacy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience answering phones and interacting with people.

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

Margaret Street Surgery

Address

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Margaret Street Surgery

Address

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lisa Yarnold

lisa.yarnold@wales.nhs.co.uk

01269592477

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,308 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5172-24-0004

Job locations

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


Tycroes Surgery

Penygarn Road, Tycroes

Ammanford

SA18 3NY


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