Medical Receptionist

6 days ago

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Acklam Medical Centre Full time

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Medical Receptionist with excellent organisational and administrative skills, with patient care at the forefront of this role.

SHIFT PATTERN FOR THIS ROLE IS ;-

MONDAY 8AM-6PM

FRIDAY 8AM-6PM

19 HOURS PER WEEK

Medical Receptionists are expected to be compassionate and discrete with superb time management and record keeping skills. The successful applicant would need to assist in providing front-line problem solving facility, working alongside our staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should be confident and professional administrators with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills that will contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of a GP surgery. To work comfortably under pressure, whilst multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and can effectively react to patient emergencies.

About us

We are a forward thinking, friendly GP surgery situated in Middlesbrough. We have 6 GPs, 4 NPs with a Practice population of approximately 11300 patients and use Systmone Software.

Acklam Medical Centre is a modern purpose built surgery situated in the centre of Acklam, Middlesbrough. Despite being a new medical centre the practice itself is well established and is progressive in the services it offers its patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REPORTS TO: DEPUTY/PRACTICE MANAGER

Job Summary:

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

Provide 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

Job Responsibilities:

Administration

First point of contact per patient queries. Direct access to Social Prescriber and Mental Health teams, Patient Participation Group To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance of written protocols Filing post in medical records Fax and photocopy as requested

Reception

Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address. Be able to cover all reception positions as necessary

Appointments

Process appointment requests for today, future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Deal with visit requests

Computer

Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records. Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area). Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice guidelines (if necessary in absence of prescription clerks).

Telephone

Any other tasks allocated by managers

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 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.

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

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

-Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing skills -An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality -Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense -Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities -Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team -Pleasant and articulate -Able to work under pressure -Able to work in a changing environment -Able to use own initiative -Clean, tidy appearance

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grades 3x A-C

Desirable

5 x GCSE A-C including English and Maths

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a related field (Hospital, Private provider or other GP Practice)

Desirable

Experience of using TPP SystmOne Clinical System Experience of dealing with the public and patients

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