Kingsway Medical Centre

Medical Receptionist

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Medical Receptionist to our friendly team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Medical Receptionist

This role is for 30 hours a week to be worked as follows :

Monday 8 am - 6 pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)

Tuesday 8 am - 1 pm

Wednesday 8 am - 1 pm

Thursday 8 am - 1 pm

Friday 8 am - 1 pm

Main duties of the job

Receptionist role:

Care navigation/signpost patients to the most appropriate service

Ensure all telephone calls are answered within a timely manner

Manage appointment requests telephone/F2F/e.consultations/home visits

Ensure efficient processing of pathology samples from safe collection to distribution of results internally and accurately notifying patients of the results.

Action requests for repeat prescriptions on the clinical computer system according to the prescribing protocol and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours.

Manage communication into the practice, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate action.

Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records

Promote health campaigns to appropriate high-risk patients i.e., the annual flu vaccination campaign

Open and secure premises.

Chaperone duties

About us

Whilst we work extremely hard, the culture of the practice is friendly and welcoming:

Prior to retirement, several members worked at Kingsway for over 30 years.

Informal meeting room where team members often enjoy lunch together.

The team comprises of:

4 GPs (2 of whom trained at the practice and stayed on).

Three Nurse Practitioners providing acute appointments

Three Practice Nurses and a Health Care Assistant.

The support team comprises of 10 receptionists and a separate admin team.

Key Information about the surgery:

9600 patients

Teaching practice with GP Registrars and Medical students

SystmOne clinical system

CQC Good rating with outstanding in responsiveness

Free car parking nearby

Details

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5651-24-0001

Job locations

Kingsway Medical Centre

Kingsway

Billingham

Cleveland

TS23 2LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Drs. Sinha, Folorunsho, Wilson & Narytynk

Kingsway Medical Centre, Kingsway, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2LS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Medical Receptionist

Reports to: Reception Team Leader/Practice Manager

Location: Kingsway Medical Centre, Billingham

Job Summary

The medical reception team are the first point of contact and represent the practice whether on the telephone or face to face; the receptionist must respond in a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times. To provide administrative assistance to the practice team and carry out a variety of administrative tasks unique to general practice.

Main duties of Receptionist role:

Care navigation/signpost patients to the most appropriate service

Ensure all telephone calls are answered in a timely manner.

Manage appointment requests telephone/F2F/e.consultations/home visits

Ensure efficient processing of pathology samples from safe collection to distribution of results internally and accurately notifying patients of the results.

Action requests for repeat prescriptions on the clinical computer system according to the prescribing protocol and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours.

Manage communication into the practice, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate action.

Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records

Promote health campaigns to appropriate high-risk patients i.e., the annual flu vaccination campaign

Open and secure premises.

Chaperone duties

COMPETENCIES

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Keep up to date with and apply practice policies, standards and guidelines.

To attend any required training

To work flexibly within the practice opening hours as directed by the Practice Administrator/Manager

To carry out other duties appropriate to the position of Medical Receptionist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Drs. Sinha, Folorunsho, Wilson & Narytynk

Kingsway Medical Centre, Kingsway, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2LS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Medical Receptionist

Reports to: Reception Team Leader/Practice Manager

Location: Kingsway Medical Centre, Billingham

Job Summary

The medical reception team are the first point of contact and represent the practice whether on the telephone or face to face; the receptionist must respond in a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times. To provide administrative assistance to the practice team and carry out a variety of administrative tasks unique to general practice.

Main duties of Receptionist role:

Care navigation/signpost patients to the most appropriate service

Ensure all telephone calls are answered in a timely manner.

Manage appointment requests telephone/F2F/e.consultations/home visits

Ensure efficient processing of pathology samples from safe collection to distribution of results internally and accurately notifying patients of the results.

Action requests for repeat prescriptions on the clinical computer system according to the prescribing protocol and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours.

Manage communication into the practice, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate action.

Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records

Promote health campaigns to appropriate high-risk patients i.e., the annual flu vaccination campaign

Open and secure premises.

Chaperone duties

COMPETENCIES

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Keep up to date with and apply practice policies, standards and guidelines.

To attend any required training

To work flexibly within the practice opening hours as directed by the Practice Administrator/Manager

To carry out other duties appropriate to the position of Medical Receptionist

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven customer service skills in direct contact with public
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of working on own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with people in a health and social care setting
  • Six months experience as a Medical receptionist in a general practice
  • Experience of using a medical software i.e., SystmOne
  • Experience of signposting or care navigation
  • Experience of eRD
  • Experience of EPS

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Amspar Medical Receptionist Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven customer service skills in direct contact with public
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of working on own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with people in a health and social care setting
  • Six months experience as a Medical receptionist in a general practice
  • Experience of using a medical software i.e., SystmOne
  • Experience of signposting or care navigation
  • Experience of eRD
  • Experience of EPS

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Amspar Medical Receptionist Certificate

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

Kingsway Medical Centre

Address

Kingsway Medical Centre

Kingsway

Billingham

Cleveland

TS23 2LS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingsway Medical Centre

Address

Kingsway Medical Centre

Kingsway

Billingham

Cleveland

TS23 2LS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Nicky Pepper

nicky.pepper@nhs.net

01642548960

Details

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5651-24-0001

Job locations

Kingsway Medical Centre

Kingsway

Billingham

Cleveland

TS23 2LS


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