Medical Receptionist

Job summary

We're looking to increase our administrative team and so are seeking to recruit a medical receptionist to join us at North House Surgery.

Your role will be to receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

You will provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Main duties of the job

To cover reception on a rotational basis during the surgery opening hours. To deal with patients at the front desk in a polite and courteous manner. Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice

To make appointments accurately for both Doctors, Nurses and other members of the team using the computer system

Deal with all general enquiries and explain procedures

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

Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed

To answer the telephone promptly and politely, telephoning patients when requested. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery

To process requests for repeat prescriptions promptly and accurately

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

Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same

Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed promptly and in the correct electronic records, ensuring that all recent correspondence is available when patients are seen

About us

Our current clinical team consists of 6 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 ANP and 1 GP Registrar.

Our surgery is housed in purpose-built accommodation located in the semi-rural town of Crook, where we look after 13500 patients. We also serve the surrounding villages of Howden-le-Wear and Witton-le-Wear.

North House is a well-established training practice for both GP Registrars and Medical Students. We have a strong focus on education and we run regular in-house teaching sessions.

We have a fantastic nursing team including 4 Practice Nurses, 3 Health Care Assistants, 2 Trainee Nursing Associates and a Phlebotomist. North House is also well supported by Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers and Wellbeing Coach.

Our CQC inspection was very positive with us gaining an overall score of Good. The Practice is actively involved in our local PCN and Federation.

Our Clinicians are supported by an excellent administrative team led by our experienced Practice Manager. They work hard to ensure the Practice runs smoothly.

North House Surgery is a GMS practice with a list size of 13,500

We are offering a salary depending on experience

CQC Good rating from 2018

High QOF achievers

SystmOne practice

We're a friendly bunch here at North House and we're looking for a like-minded receptionist who would be willing to help the Practice to continue to provide a high level of care.