1. Can you tell us about yourself and why you are interested in this receptionist position? Can you tell us about yourself and why you are interested in this receptionist position?
2. What do you know about Overdale Medical Practice and our services? What do you know about Overdale Medical Practice and our services?
3. Do you have any previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role? If not, how do you think your skills from other roles can transfer to this position? Do you have any previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role? If not, how do you think your skills from other roles can transfer to this position?
4. How would you handle a situation where a patient arrives without an appointment but urgently needs to see a GP? How would you handle a situation where a patient arrives without an appointment but urgently needs to see a GP?
5. What experience do you have with managing appointments and processing prescriptions? What experience do you have with managing appointments and processing prescriptions?
6. Can you describe a time you managed a difficult or stressful situation at work? How did you handle it? Can you describe a time you managed a difficult or stressful situation at work? How did you handle it?
7. How do you ensure clear communication with patients who may be anxious or upset? How do you ensure clear communication with patients who may be anxious or upset?
8. What steps do you take to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive patient information? What steps do you take to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive patient information?
9. Can you provide an example of how you have worked effectively as part of a team? Can you provide an example of how you have worked effectively as part of a team?
10. How do you adapt your communication style when dealing with different individuals (e.g., patients, doctors, colleagues)? How do you adapt your communication style when dealing with different individuals (e.g., patients, doctors, colleagues)?
11. Describe your approach to managing multiple tasks or priorities in a fast-paced environment. Describe your approach to managing multiple tasks or priorities in a fast-paced environment.
12. How do you ensure that the reception area remains welcoming and organised? How do you ensure that the reception area remains welcoming and organised?
13. What importance do you place on training and professional development, and how do you think it can benefit you in this role? What importance do you place on training and professional development, and how do you think it can benefit you in this role?
14. Are you open to receiving training on any systems or processes used in this practice? Are you open to receiving training on any systems or processes used in this practice?
15. How would you contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and respectful environment for both staff and patients? How would you contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and respectful environment for both staff and patients?
16. Why do you think equality and diversity are important in a healthcare setting, and how would you support these values in your role? Why do you think equality and diversity are important in a healthcare setting, and how would you support these values in your role?
17. If you received a call from a patient irate about a missed appointment, how would you handle that situation? If you received a call from a patient irate about a missed appointment, how would you handle that situation?
18. What would you do if you noticed that a patient's records were incomplete or not properly filed? What would you do if you noticed that a patient's records were incomplete or not properly filed?
19. What hours are you looking for, and are you flexible with your availability? What hours are you looking for, and are you flexible with your availability?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!