Medical Receptionist
We are looking to recruit a receptionist to join our busy practice in a part-time time role.
The ideal candidates will be professional, friendly, approachable and a good team player. We are looking for applicants who have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise. They will need to work well in a busy environment, and to stay calm under pressure. A strong customer service ethic is essential as we want to ensure we continue to offer the very best we can to our patients. Projecting a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone is imperative.
Hours of Work
This is a part-time position, 25.25 hours per week to include working a Monday and Friday all day (start time 07:45), as well as a Wednesday until 2pm.
Staff are also required to work overtime to cover sickness and holidays.
Main Duties
Meeting and greeting patients and visitors as they arrive, and routing them accordingly.
Ensuring reception area is tidy.
Answering the phone.
Booking appointments.
Responding to emails.
Processing online patient medical and admin requests as part of the Care Navigation team.
Processing prescriptions.
Opening up and locking up the practice as and when the hours dictate.
Ad hoc admin duties as required.
Experience
Experience of working within a GP surgery is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Experience of working in a customer-facing environment.
IT literate.
Employees may be needed to work overtime occasionally to cover annual leave and sickness, so a flexible approach is required.
Benefits
Competitive rate of pay
NHS pension
Access to NHS discounts
Friendly working environment
On-site parking
Please apply with a CV and covering letter
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.30 per hour
Expected hours: 25.25 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Are you available to work the days and hours specified (Mon & Fri all day, Wed AM, starting at 7.45am)
Work Location: In person