Receptionist

4 months ago


Consett, United Kingdom Consett Medical Centre Full time

**KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED**: Excellent IT skills - knowledge of a GP clinical system would be advantageous (SystmOne) Effective communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills specifically the ability to work as part of a team MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Answering of telephones Receiving patients in reception area Making appointments with and directing patients to, the most appropriate healthcare professional Filing and retrieval of medical records (electronic and manual) Receiving in-coming telephone calls, including emergency requests demanding decision Message handling Processing of repeat prescription requests and maintenance of clerical aspects of repeat prescribing service Manage ambulance booking requests Record statistical information for audit Operation of clinical computer system Scan/file documentation into electronic medical records Liaising with doctors, hospital trusts ambulance personnel and community healthcare professionals where necessary OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB: Confidentiality: While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.



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