General Practice Receptionist - Farnham, United Kingdom - Crondall New Surgery

Crondall New Surgery

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Farnham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Summary
Medical Receptionist in General Practice

Role is 27.5 hours per week over 5 days (P/T) - there is potential for additional hours.

The work pattern is Monday to Friday 1pm to 6.30pm

Knowledge of working in a Healthcare setting - desirable but full training will be provided

Person requirements - Essential attributes

IT literacy, and ability to learn and use multiple systems.

Willingness to help at all times; to learn; and to be the best that you can be.

Flexibility to adapt to the various roles and challenges of general practice

A competent multi-tasker.

Excellent communicator at all levels of society - both verbal and written.

Honest and trustworthy.

Team player.

Positive outlook and well presented.

Reliable, punctual and good time management absolutely key to this position. It can be a difficult role front of house in a GP surgery, but equally it is very rewarding. There is scope for growth and all training will be provided.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£21000+ /year

Responsibilities and Duties
Under the supervision of the Practice Manager, to be responsible for:

Answering the telephone, making appointments and dealing with patient enquiries.
Processing repeat prescription requests
Maintaining the appointments system
Taking and processing payments
Any other general administration or IT tasks.
Assisting the dispensary team
Improving any of the above processes.
Following NHS protocols with regard to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.
Assisting the Practice Manager and partners in any suitable administrative tasks.
Keeping the Practice Manager and partners informed of all practice issues that arise.

Qualifications and Skills
Education requirements

5 GCSE's A-C grade - essential

Computer literate - essential

Evidence of post-education training and learning - desirable

Experience of working in a busy office environment - essential

IT literate and knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel and Outlook - essential

Knowledge of the NHS structure and systems, confidentiality - desirable

Previous experience in General Practice, secretarial skills and general administration -desirable.

Benefits
Salary is £21000+ P/A Pro rata (where full time is 37.5 hours)

NHS Pension scheme or alternative available (auto-enrolment) with practice contribution of 14.3% of salary. Automatic enrolement into Life assurance (with NHS pensions only)

4 weeks holiday per year pro rata (increasing to 5 weeks after two years) plus bank holidays in addition pro rata.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary:
From £21,000.00 per year

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