GP Practice Receptionist

2 months ago


Hounslow, Greater London, United Kingdom Willow Practice Full time

About Willow Practice

We are a two-partner, friendly practice sharing a Health Centre with two other like-minded practices. Our current list size is 200 patients, and we strive to provide an ethos of openness and integrity while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Front Desk Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our administrative staff, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and support to our clinical and non-clinical team members.

Main Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the appointment system, ensuring seamless communication with patients and staff.
  • Handle incoming phone calls, transfer calls, or deal with callers' requests in a polite and professional manner.
  • Signpost patients to the correct service, providing clear guidance and support.
  • Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members, and external agencies via various communication channels.
  • Support new patient registrations, code registration if needed, and upload data as required.
  • Maintain patient admin records on SystmOne, updating basic contact information as necessary.
  • Manage document workflow on SystmOne, ensuring efficient and secure processing.
  • Process patient prescription requests via various channels.
  • Manage practice incoming and outgoing post, patient letter collections, and sample collections.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and effective working area at all times.
  • Monitor and maintain the reception waiting area and notice boards.
  • Support target and quality admin initiatives.
  • Assist with patient recalling and reception workflow tasks on SystemOne.
  • Promote internal communication and up-to-date knowledge.
  • Provide cover during admin/reception staff absences.
  • Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.

Person Specification

  • Qualifications
    • DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check
    • GCSE level or equivalent
  • Desirable
    • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
    • AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification
    • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Experience
    • Experience of working with the general public
    • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
    • Strong IT skills
    • Competent in use of Office and Outlook
    • Effective Time Management (Planning & Organising)
    • Able to work as a team member and autonomously
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Ability to follow policy & procedure
  • Personal Qualities
    • Polite & confident
    • Flexible & cooperative
    • Motivated
    • Forward thinker
    • High levels of integrity and loyalty
    • Sensitive and empathic in sometimes distressing situations
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours


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