Receptionist/Administrator

Job summary

We have an opportunity for an experienced Receptionist to join the practice team. For this role we are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, andcommitted individual with a proven record of delivering exceptional customer service in a general practice environment. Accuracy and attention todetail are key to this role.

Main duties of the job

Manage the reception desk ensuring surgeries run smoothly and efficiently Receive patients and visitors courteously and efficiently Processing appointment requests by telephone or in person Actioning any queries for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines To provide point of contact for patients and to act as a focal point of communication between, patients, doctors, and other members of thePrimary Health Care Teams. Taking requests for home visits and ensuring they are recorded and processed correctly Liaising with hospitals, primary health care teams, social services etc. Entering computer data updating patient records Opening and closing the practice as and when necessary ensuring the reception, office and consulting rooms are prepared in readiness for themorning session

Working in accordance with written protocols Completing any tasks allocated by managers or GPs. Attending team training events as part of ongoing development and training Assisting in opening and distribution of post if needed Attending protected learning time sessions when required Registering patients as per the practice's policy and procedures Taking a lead role in a specialised area as part of ongoing personal developed as allocated by the Practice ManagerAll staff are required to be flexible and take their share of providing cover, when necessary for colleagues who may be absent due to holidays orillness.

About us

About Nottingham City GP AllianceNottingham City General Practice Alliance (NCGPA) was formed in 2016. We are Nottingham citys first GP Federation, often referred to asNCGPA or the Alliance. Our members consist of 45 NHS GP practices in Nottingham city, who cover a population of over 336,000 patients. Weare the lead employer for our PCN based roles such as Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribing Link Workers and Health and Wellbeing Coaches.NCGPA is a Company Limited by shares, with its member practices being equal shareholders. The company is managed by a board of 8 electedrepresentatives from member GP practices and three co-opted positions representing nursing, lay and non-principal GPs. The day to day runningof the company is through a Senior Management team comprising the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer along with the Company's Chief OperatingOfficer and a dedicated office team. Find out more about our work at ncgpa.org.ukIts an exciting time for general practice in our city; why not see if you've got what it takes to join us?