GP Practice Receptionist

2 months ago


Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Winterton Medical Practice Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Receptionist to join our team at Winterton Medical Practice. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for patients and will be responsible for providing a high-quality and responsive reception service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a welcoming and efficient reception service to patients, ensuring that the reception area is tidy and well-organized.
  • Make appointments and book patients in for appointments in accordance with the practice appointment system.
  • Answer telephones promptly and ensure that all incoming lines are covered at all times.
  • Comply with the practice procedure for the registration of new patients, temporary patients, private patients, and those seen as emergency or immediately necessary.
  • Advise patients of any actions or advice requested by clinicians.
  • Signpost patients appropriately to the most suitable services.
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties, including scanning, photocopying, and filing.
  • Tidy the reception area and deal with home visit requests.
  • Accurately maintain patients' basic demographic data on the computer.
  • Take, record, and action telephone messages, promptly, accurately, and appropriately, and deal with any follow-up actions.
  • Understand and adhere to all practice procedures and protocols relevant to your role.
  • Change doctors' names in the waiting room and on doors if necessary.
  • Check the Duty Dr and/or GP Registrar are aware of all planned and approved visits.
  • Print FP10 and labels as required for repeat medication requests.
  • Cover for holidays and sickness as and when it is needed.
  • Work with the dispensary, admin, and secretarial colleagues to ensure that enquiries and requests are handled as efficiently as possible.

Personal Qualities

  • Cope with working in a hectic environment.
  • Be helpful and friendly towards patients.
  • Have the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Be flexible and available to work every day if necessary.

Person Specification

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
  • Experience of working in a reception/admin environment.
  • Desirable: Experience of working in a GP practice and as a Doctors Receptionist.


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