VACANCY FOR PART TIME GP RECEPTIONIST
We are a small friendly GP practice with one Doctor and a low staff turnover. Due to maternity leave, a position has become available for a part time receptionist, to cover around 22 hours a week.
This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave until approximately January 2027, with review of the position being permanent.
Hours being offered would be worked over 3 days at the practice, ideally, we would like Monday 9am – 5:30pm, Wednesday 9am – 5:30pm & Thursday 9am – 3pm. This could be further discussed at time of interview.
Flexibility is required to cover for annual leave and sickness if necessary, which means must be able to cover 8am starts and 6:30pm finishes.
We would like our new receptionist to provide accurate and efficient administrative support to the practice team and have the ability to cope well in a busy working environment.
Personal Qualities:
* Patient, pleasant, approachable, cheerful, helpful and professional
* High level of common sense
* Team player, positive attitude, motivated with a good sense of humour
* Hardworking, dependable - able to multi-task and work under pressure
* Organised
Main duties include:
* Greeting patients
* Answering telephone calls and dealing with all patient enquiries
* Managing the appointment system and booking appointments
* Ordering prescriptions
* Contacting patients to invite for review or offer screening in surgery
* Scanning and coding patient documentation
* Maintaining medical records, computer files and filing
* Chaperoning procedures
* Preparing and tidying GP consulting rooms
* Ordering and maintaining stationery and stock
* Call and recall of chronic disease register patients
* Other admin duties as required
Essential Skills:
* Outstanding verbal and non-verbal communication
* Computer literate
* Previous experience in NHS admin is desirable but not essential
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for providing excellent service in a medical environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Medical Receptionist.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £13.08 per hour
Expected hours: 22 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person