Our client is looking to recruit a Part-time Receptionist for their busy surgery Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Processing of medical records and data entry as per practice protocols * Processing of new registrations, making up new files * General filing * Prompt telephone answering, in a calm, positive, courteous and helpful manner * Booking of appointments for clinical colleagues according to practice policy * Accurately recording messages and communicating this information * Communicating results to patients ensuring the confidential nature of this information is protected at all times * Knowledge of relevant practice protocols and complaints procedure * Issuing of repeat prescriptions as per practice policy * To gain a thorough knowledge of the computer systems * General administration skills necessary for the smooth running of the Practice including appointment lists, answer phone, divert facility, operation of telephone system * Communicating with staff at all levels within the Practice and at hospitals as required in a courteous manner * Chaperoning as requested by a clinician and to support the patients of this practice The hours are 7.45 – 1.30 Monday to Friday There is no regular weekend or bank holiday work. You may be asked to work some overtime to cover annual leave/sickness, but this would be discussed in advance. This is a temp to perm role for the successful candidate