1. Can you tell us about yourself and your background in reception or administrative roles? Can you tell us about yourself and your background in reception or administrative roles?
2. What motivated you to apply for this receptionist position at Bodey Medical Centre? What motivated you to apply for this receptionist position at Bodey Medical Centre?
3. What specific experience do you have in dealing with patients or clients in a healthcare setting? What specific experience do you have in dealing with patients or clients in a healthcare setting?
4. How proficient are you with using computer systems for patient management, and which software have you used in the past? How proficient are you with using computer systems for patient management, and which software have you used in the past?
5. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult or upset patient? How did you manage the situation? Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult or upset patient? How did you manage the situation?
6. What techniques do you use to maintain a high level of organisation in a busy reception environment? What techniques do you use to maintain a high level of organisation in a busy reception environment?
7. How do you ensure effective communication when interacting with patients who may be anxious or distressed? How do you ensure effective communication when interacting with patients who may be anxious or distressed?
8. Can you give an example of a situation where you had to convey important information to a patient? How did you approach it? Can you give an example of a situation where you had to convey important information to a patient? How did you approach it?
9. Describe a time when you worked effectively as part of a team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you worked effectively as part of a team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?
10. In what situations do you feel it is important to take the initiative, and can you provide an example? In what situations do you feel it is important to take the initiative, and can you provide an example?
11. What would you do if you were faced with a situation where you had to manage conflicting demands from several patients at the same time? What would you do if you were faced with a situation where you had to manage conflicting demands from several patients at the same time?
12. How do you prioritise your tasks when faced with multiple responsibilities in a busy reception area? How do you prioritise your tasks when faced with multiple responsibilities in a busy reception area?
13. What do you believe are the key attributes of a successful receptionist in a medical practice? What do you believe are the key attributes of a successful receptionist in a medical practice?
14. How familiar are you with the procedures for handling patient data in line with GDPR guidelines? How familiar are you with the procedures for handling patient data in line with GDPR guidelines?
15. Can you provide examples of your flexibility in working hours or covering for colleagues in past roles? Can you provide examples of your flexibility in working hours or covering for colleagues in past roles?
16. What do you think is the most important aspect of providing support to colleagues? What do you think is the most important aspect of providing support to colleagues?
17. Do you have any questions about our practice or the team you would be working with? Do you have any questions about our practice or the team you would be working with?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!