Ecclefechan Surgery, Main Road, ECCLEFECHAN, Lockerbie, DG11 3BT
Due to maternity leave, Ecclefechan Surgery is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and organised medical receptionist to join our thriving practice. With over 3000 patients we are a busy semi-rural Dispensing practice.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication, along with good computer skills and whilst advantageous to have knowledge of GP based IT systems such as EMIS PCS and Docman training can be provided. Outstanding interpersonal and administrative skills are required, alongside ensuring the ability to provide attention to detail and observe strict confidentiality.
This is a fast-paced working environment and duties include dealing sensitively with patients at Reception and on the telephone, making appointments, handling results, dealing with general enquiries, processing repeat prescription requests, scanning and workflowing clinical correspondence, dealing with delegated tasks from clinical staff and general administration. Working as part of a team, you must be able to co-ordinate a variety of office functions simultaneously. Previous experience in a medical environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
The hours of this post are 18.5 hours per week and the actual hours arrangement can be flexible for the suitable candidate.
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