Receptionist inPortsmouth inPortsmouth PUBLISHED 16 OCT 2024

Band 2  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team to meet its agreed aims and objectives within an efficient, safe and effective working environment, ensuring that services are meeting the needs of its registered patients and all regulatory requirements.

Here at Island City Practice we are currently looking for 2 medical receptionist to join our team in a permanent role. The hours would be as followed:

Post 1 (28.5 hours):

  • Monday: 13:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 13:30
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
  • Thursday: Non-working day
  • Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Post 2 (28.5 hours):

  • Monday: Non-working day
  • Tuesday: 13:30 - 18:30
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 13:30

Full training will be given but Medical Administration and Receptionist experience in a GP Practice would be advantageous. Experience of SystmOne is also desirable.

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team to meet its agreed aims and objectives within an efficient, safe and effective working environment, ensuring that services are meeting the needs of its registered patients and all regulatory requirements

The successful candidates should be confident, professional with excellent telephone skills and customer service with the ability to multi-task

About us

  • Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate services in a courteous, efficient and effective way
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice
  • Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice
  • Issuing patient on-line access passwords
  • Deal with all general enquiries, explain Practice procedures to patients
  • Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
  • Make appointments and telephone consultations ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professionals
  • Enter requests for home visits onto SystmOne, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details
  • Communicate test results appropriately being aware of confidentiality at all times
  • Handle repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 24 hours
  • Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non NHS) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
  • Undertake chaperone duties during clinical examinations as required
  • Enter patient information on to the computer as required.
  • Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and the dishes are cleaned and put away as required.
  • Keep the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
  • Providing clerical assistance to Practice staff as required, including scanning, coding, filing and photocopying
  • Ensure Practice is closed down safely at night to include closing of window and shutters
  • Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or Practice Manager.

Here at Island City Practice we are currently looking for 2 medical receptionist to join our team in a permanent role. The hours would be as followed:

Post 1 (28.5 hours):

  • Monday: 13:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 13:30
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
  • Thursday: Non-working day
  • Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Post 2 (28.5 hours):

  • Monday: Non-working day
  • Tuesday: 13:30 - 18:30
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 13:30

Full training will be given but Medical Administration and Receptionist experience in a GP Practice would be advantageous. Experience of SystmOne is also desirable.

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team to meet its agreed aims and objectives within an efficient, safe and effective working environment, ensuring that services are meeting the needs of its registered patients and all regulatory requirements

The successful candidates should be confident, professional with excellent telephone skills and customer service with the ability to multi-task

About us

  • Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate services in a courteous, efficient and effective way
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice
  • Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice
  • Issuing patient on-line access passwords
  • Deal with all general enquiries, explain Practice procedures to patients
  • Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
  • Make appointments and telephone consultations ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professionals
  • Enter requests for home visits onto SystmOne, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details
  • Communicate test results appropriately being aware of confidentiality at all times
  • Handle repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 24 hours
  • Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non NHS) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
  • Undertake chaperone duties during clinical examinations as required
  • Enter patient information on to the computer as required.
  • Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and the dishes are cleaned and put away as required.
  • Keep the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
  • Providing clerical assistance to Practice staff as required, including scanning, coding, filing and photocopying
  • Ensure Practice is closed down safely at night to include closing of window and shutters
  • Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or Practice Manager.

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