To greet patients in a professional, friendly and courteous manner at all times
To answer telephone calls in a polite and professional manner
To make appointments for the various clinicians using the Practice clinical information system
To locate relevant information for patients (test results, letters, forms etc) and direct their queries to the appropriate staff member.
Answering patient queries regarding various Practice policies and initiatives
Advise patients when completing new patient registration forms, explaining the surgery policies
To listen to patient complaints, making sure that they are addressed and dealt with appropriately
Email correspondence as requested and record, in line with practice policy
To process correspondence accurately in line with practice policies
Process repeat prescriptions as per the Practice policy
Ensure all forms are passed to the appropriate destination and completed and checked by yourself when required
Receiving and recording requests for home visits in line with expected standards
Receiving, recording and booking requests for transport
Direct accurate patient information to the appropriate clinician using EMIS Web
To cover duties for other members of staff, this may arise in the case of absence, sickness and holidays
Chaperone GP if required, following training
Shared responsibility for reception, waiting rooms and consulting rooms upkeep and tidiness including leaflets and posters
To ensure that strict confidentiality protocols are adhered to
Attend and contribute to staff meetings
To comply with Health & Safety Procedures and report any areas of concern to the Practice Business Manager
Opening and closing of premises when required
To undertake any other duties as may be determined from time to time to ensure the efficient running of the Practice.
Promote, encourage and activate patient on-line access
Ensure relevant/appropriate contacts with patients are documented in notes
Ensure email, tasks, Docman and EMIS email are checked and processed daily.
GP Surgery Medical Receptionist/Administrator in an established, family oriented surgery, with a welcoming, friendly, fun and supportive staff team. We have 14,500 patients and are set in central Wimbledon.
Medical Receptionists are held in high regard and are a key part of the practice team. We are looking to recruit for around 15-26 hours per week. Both morning and afternoon shifts will be required. Morning shifts start at 8am, afternoon shifts finishing at 6.30pm.You will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail along with plenty of enthusiasm. You will be ideally be confident and competent with IT. You will be professional and be able to interact positively with patients to provide a consistently high level of patient satisfaction. You must be punctual, reliable, flexible and able to multi-task. There are often opportinities to progress through the organisation, if this is something that apeals to you. The post includes optional membership of the NHS pension scheme and membership to a staff perks package.
It is a busy working environment where you will need to be able to multi task and communicate clearly and effectively.
For the majority of the shifts you will be answering calls/liaising with patients face to face and local organisations like pharmacies or hospitals, directing patients to the appropriate clinician appointments, locating results and relevant information. For the the rest of your shift you will be processing emails and patient related correspondence or paperwork and undertaking tasks that clinicians have requested.
You will need to project a positive, professional and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
Being able to work well under pressure whilst being courteous, efficient and effective is essential.
We have monthly staff meetings and a very accessible management team.
To greet patients in a professional, friendly and courteous manner at all times
To answer telephone calls in a polite and professional manner
To make appointments for the various clinicians using the Practice clinical information system
To locate relevant information for patients (test results, letters, forms etc) and direct their queries to the appropriate staff member.
Answering patient queries regarding various Practice policies and initiatives
Advise patients when completing new patient registration forms, explaining the surgery policies
To listen to patient complaints, making sure that they are addressed and dealt with appropriately
Email correspondence as requested and record, in line with practice policy
To process correspondence accurately in line with practice policies
Process repeat prescriptions as per the Practice policy
Ensure all forms are passed to the appropriate destination and completed and checked by yourself when required
Receiving and recording requests for home visits in line with expected standards
Receiving, recording and booking requests for transport
Direct accurate patient information to the appropriate clinician using EMIS Web
To cover duties for other members of staff, this may arise in the case of absence, sickness and holidays
Chaperone GP if required, following training
Shared responsibility for reception, waiting rooms and consulting rooms upkeep and tidiness including leaflets and posters
To ensure that strict confidentiality protocols are adhered to
Attend and contribute to staff meetings
To comply with Health & Safety Procedures and report any areas of concern to the Practice Business Manager
Opening and closing of premises when required
To undertake any other duties as may be determined from time to time to ensure the efficient running of the Practice.
Promote, encourage and activate patient on-line access
Ensure relevant/appropriate contacts with patients are documented in notes
Ensure email, tasks, Docman and EMIS email are checked and processed daily.
GP Surgery Medical Receptionist/Administrator in an established, family oriented surgery, with a welcoming, friendly, fun and supportive staff team. We have 14,500 patients and are set in central Wimbledon.
Medical Receptionists are held in high regard and are a key part of the practice team. We are looking to recruit for around 15-26 hours per week. Both morning and afternoon shifts will be required. Morning shifts start at 8am, afternoon shifts finishing at 6.30pm.You will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail along with plenty of enthusiasm. You will be ideally be confident and competent with IT. You will be professional and be able to interact positively with patients to provide a consistently high level of patient satisfaction. You must be punctual, reliable, flexible and able to multi-task. There are often opportinities to progress through the organisation, if this is something that apeals to you. The post includes optional membership of the NHS pension scheme and membership to a staff perks package.
It is a busy working environment where you will need to be able to multi task and communicate clearly and effectively.
For the majority of the shifts you will be answering calls/liaising with patients face to face and local organisations like pharmacies or hospitals, directing patients to the appropriate clinician appointments, locating results and relevant information. For the the rest of your shift you will be processing emails and patient related correspondence or paperwork and undertaking tasks that clinicians have requested.
You will need to project a positive, professional and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
Being able to work well under pressure whilst being courteous, efficient and effective is essential.
We have monthly staff meetings and a very accessible management team.