GP Receptionist

3 months ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom The Blundellsands Surgery Full time

Job summary

AS A GP RECEPTIONIST YOU WILL BE ANSWERING A HIGH VOLUME OF TELEPHONE CALLS, BOOKING PATIENT APPOINTMENTS WITH RELEVANT CLINICIANS, DEALING WITH PATIENT QUERIES, LIAISING WITH OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, PROCESSING REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS, SENDING TEXTS/LETTERS TO PATIENTS, PROCESSING EMAILS AND ELECTRONIC FAXES AND A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS.

Main duties of the job

AS A GP RECEPTIONIST YOU WILL BE ANSWERING A HIGH VOLUME OF TELEPHONE CALLS, BOOKING PATIENT APPOINTMENTS WITH RELEVANT CLINICIANS, DEALING WITH PATIENT QUERIES, LIAISING WITH OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, PROCESSING REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS, SENDING TEXTS/LETTERS TO PATIENTS, PROCESSING EMAILS AND ELECTRONIC FAXES AND A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS.

About us

WE ARE A FRIENDLY PRACTICE TEAM THAT CONSISTS OF SEVEN GP'S, AN ANP, FOUR PRACTICE NURSES, A HCA AND A CLINICIAL PHARMACIST. WE ARE ALSO A TRAINING PRACTICE FOR TRAINEE GP'S.

WE HAVE A LARGE RECEPTIONIST AND ADMIN TEAM WHO ARE LED BY AN OFFICE MANAGER, ADMIN MANAGER AND A PRACTICE MANAGER,.

WE HAVE JUST OVER 10,200 PATIENTS AND ARE HIGH QOF ACHIEVERS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST

REPORTS TO: OFFICE AND PRACTICE MANAGER

HOURS: Varied shifts between 07:00-18:30 Mon-Fri,

SALARY: £ per hour

Holiday : 5 weeks plus statutory bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme

Job Summary :

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

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.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Office Manager/Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

Opening up/locking-up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail Taking messages and passing on information Filing and retrieving paperwork Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers Providing clerical assistance to practice and Trust staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

Confidentiality :

In the course of 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 recognises 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.

Personal/Professional Development :

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality :

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication :

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services :

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

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