Medical Receptionist - Preston, United Kingdom - Tarleton Group Practice
1 week ago
Description
Tarleton Group Practice has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Medical Receptionist to join the practice which is located in Tarleton Village.
You will be required be professional at all times whilst adhering to the practice protocol and procedures.
This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week over two/three days, to incorporate administrative and reception duties as required.
Main duties of the job
Acting as the first point of contact for our patients, either face to face or by telephone, booking appointments or redirecting patients to the most appropriate healthcare provider.
You will offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors.
Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team when needed.
Overview of the organisation
We are a forward thinking large practice with a patient list size in excess of 9,500. Tarleton Group Practice has 6 partners. 2 nurses and 1 HCA to complement an experienced admin team. We are based in a large newly refurbished health Centre and have onsite parking and local facilities and shops. We aim to offer a strong team-based supportive and caring working environment.
The following are the core responsibilities of the receptionist.
There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system
b. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
c. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
d. Signpost patients to the correct service
e. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
f. Read code data on Emis
g. Photocopy documentation as required
h. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
i. Input data into the patient's healthcare records as necessary
j. Direct requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team
k. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
l. Carry out system searches as requested
m. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
n. Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards
o. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary:
£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
One location
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