Gp Assistant

2 weeks ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom Atkinson Health Centre Practice Full time

37 hours per week over 5 days, shift times may vary between 8am - 6.30pm
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised General Practice Assistant to join our busy practice.


This exciting new role has lots of scope for development, so we are looking for someone who can adapt as the role evolves to support our practice.

The General Practice Assistant role is varied, with a mix of administration and patient-facing clinical work, ultimately freeing up GP time to focus on the patient.


Job Summary:

  • To undertake the duties as detailed below to a standard which ensures a high quality of care for the patients, promotes the image of the practice and assists the practice team in providing a professional, efficient and effective service
  • To ensure administrative and clinical duties within the Practice are carried out within the Practices guidelines and policies
  • To ensure that daytoday activities of the Practice are carried out accordingly

GPA Duties:
this list is not exhaustive and will be completed under GP supervision when required


  • Completing patient forms for insurance reports, health reports, PIP, ESA, private letter requests
  • Reviewing incoming lab results and actioning as appropriate
  • Phlebotomy clinics, including blood pressure checks and ECG's as required
  • Completing any relevant clinical forms prior to patients appointments to support the GP in running efficient clinics this may be either in person with the patient or over the phone
  • Supporting the GP to make referrals to hospital departments such as SDEC, A&E and helping arrange patient transport, ambulances etc
  • Arranging follow up appointments at the GP's request & supporting in the clinical management of patients to ensure a smoother process for our patients
  • Reviewing any documents sent in by patients and making sure the relevant information is brought to the GP attention & coding information in patient records
  • Reviewing AccuRx messages received by the practice and signposting patients to the most relevant appointment
  • Supporting GP's during complex patient appointments, helping to input information onto the clinical systems to ensure a smoother process for appointments

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 10/03/2024
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