1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this position? Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this position?
2. What attracted you to work in a medical practice, specifically as a receptionist and administrator? What attracted you to work in a medical practice, specifically as a receptionist and administrator?
3. How would you handle a situation where a patient is upset or frustrated? Can you provide an example? How would you handle a situation where a patient is upset or frustrated? Can you provide an example?
4. Can you describe a time when you delivered excellent customer service, either face-to-face or over the phone? Can you describe a time when you delivered excellent customer service, either face-to-face or over the phone?
5. How do you ensure that your communication is clear and professional, especially when dealing with sensitive information? How do you ensure that your communication is clear and professional, especially when dealing with sensitive information?
6. This role requires attention to detail, especially when processing patient information. How do you maintain accuracy in your work? This role requires attention to detail, especially when processing patient information. How do you maintain accuracy in your work?
7. Can you discuss your experience with using computer systems for administrative tasks? Are you familiar with Electronic Patient Records? Can you discuss your experience with using computer systems for administrative tasks? Are you familiar with Electronic Patient Records?
8. Describe your experience with managing multiple tasks simultaneously. How do you prioritise your workload? Describe your experience with managing multiple tasks simultaneously. How do you prioritise your workload?
9. Can you give an example of a time when you had to use your judgement to resolve an urgent situation in a previous role? Can you give an example of a time when you had to use your judgement to resolve an urgent situation in a previous role?
10. How do you adapt to changes in your work environment, such as a sudden increase in patient numbers or changes in procedures? How do you adapt to changes in your work environment, such as a sudden increase in patient numbers or changes in procedures?
11. How do you approach working as part of a team, especially in a busy environment like a medical practice? How do you approach working as part of a team, especially in a busy environment like a medical practice?
12. Describe a time you collaborated with colleagues to improve a process or resolve an issue. What was the outcome? Describe a time you collaborated with colleagues to improve a process or resolve an issue. What was the outcome?
13. One of your responsibilities will be to manage appointment bookings and patient enquiries. How would you ensure that this process runs smoothly? One of your responsibilities will be to manage appointment bookings and patient enquiries. How would you ensure that this process runs smoothly?
14. Can you explain how you would handle a repeat prescription request that needs to be processed quickly? Can you explain how you would handle a repeat prescription request that needs to be processed quickly?
15. What do you know about the importance of confidentiality in a medical setting, and how do you ensure it in your work? What do you know about the importance of confidentiality in a medical setting, and how do you ensure it in your work?
16. This role requires flexibility regarding working hours and being able to cover for colleagues. Are you able to accommodate this? This role requires flexibility regarding working hours and being able to cover for colleagues. Are you able to accommodate this?
17. What days and hours are you available to work? Would you be open to shifts that may vary? What days and hours are you available to work? Would you be open to shifts that may vary?
18. Do you have any questions for us about the role or the practice? Do you have any questions for us about the role or the practice?
19. What are your expectations for training and support in this role? What are your expectations for training and support in this role?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
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