Job summary We are a busy but friendly GP Surgery and we are seeking to recruit a Medical Receptionist to work 30 hours per week, Applicants will have proven experience in a demanding customer service role and previous NHS/general practice experience is desirable. Must be IT literate, flexible and quick to adapt to change. Main duties of the job You will work as part of a small team to provide administrative support to the GPs and nurses. Duties will include dealing with patients and external agencies. The role will require a good command of IT. About us We are situated in Middleton St George, just outside Darlington. We have recently moved into a purpose built practice and we serve 5900 patients. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care and excellent service to our patients. Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of the role is to: Offer general assistance to the practice team andproject a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either inperson or via the telephone Receive, assist and direct patients in accessingthe appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficientand effective way Undertake a variety of administrative duties toassist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision ofsecretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of thepractice team Facilitate effective communication betweenpatients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and otherassociated healthcare agencies Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of the role is to: Offer general assistance to the practice team andproject a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either inperson or via the telephone Receive, assist and direct patients in accessingthe appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficientand effective way Undertake a variety of administrative duties toassist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision ofsecretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of thepractice team Facilitate effective communication betweenpatients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and otherassociated healthcare agencies Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good level of general education Computer Skills (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Network, Files & Folders) Excellent communications skills both written & verbal Desirable AMSPAR (or similar) diploma in General practice Knowledge of GP Clinical Systems Coding & summarising Experience Essential Experience in a customer focused role Desirable Experience in a GP practice or primary care Experience of systmOne Other requirements Essential Good Team Worker Smart Appearance Good attendance record, punctuality, etc. Flexibility for cover Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good level of general education Computer Skills (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Network, Files & Folders) Excellent communications skills both written & verbal Desirable AMSPAR (or similar) diploma in General practice Knowledge of GP Clinical Systems Coding & summarising Experience Essential Experience in a customer focused role Desirable Experience in a GP practice or primary care Experience of systmOne Other requirements Essential Good Team Worker Smart Appearance Good attendance record, punctuality, etc. Flexibility for cover 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name Middleton and Dinsdale Medical Practice Address Middleton and Dinsdale Medical Practice Yarm Road Darlington DL2 1BY Employer's website