GP Receptionist

1 week ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Schoolacre Surgery Full time

Job summary

Schoolacre Surgery supports the health needs of approx 4k residents in our local community. We require a flexible Receptionist to support our existing team of receptionists. If you have excellent telephone and communication skills as well as being a good team player we would like to hear from you. Experience of SystmOne would be an advantage, however, training will be provided to the successful candidates. Flexibility is essential to cover for holidays and absence.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, professional reception and administrative service to patients, doctors, staff, colleagues, health service professionals and others. To act as the first point of contact for patients contacting the Practice and to portray the Practice in the highest possible professional basis. To ensure that inquiries from patients are efficiently and courteously handled to the mutual satisfaction of the partners and patients.

About us

Schoolacre surgery is a friendly team driven practice.

We value reliability, responsibility, good communication and the ability to adapt to changing situations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REPORTS TO: RECEPTION LEAD/PRACTICE MANAGER

HOURS:

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

To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance of written protocols Fax and photocopy as requested

Reception

Receiving patients consulting with members of practice team Be able to cover all reception position as necessary Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients, practice team, hospital and visitors or refer to appropriate person

Appointments

Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Deal with visits requests Ensure effectiveness of appointment system and monitoring flow of patients in the surgery.

Computer

Making full use of practice computer system taking into account protocols Process repeat prescription request in accordance with practice guidelines.

Telephone

Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours. Answer the telephone and make calls as required in a polite manner, taking messages as necessary and as directed

Other Tasks

Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm. 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

Qualifications

Essential

previous experience in a gp practice Good education with good level of literacy skills Desirable Reception or customer care training Telephone technique training Windows-based IT training Previous reception or clerical background Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written Computer literate in the use of a windows-based PC Keyboard skills Ability to cope with more than one task at a time and move between tasks as required Ability to work unsupervised Ability to cope in a stressful or emergency situation Evidence of collaborative working within teams

Desirable

Pragmatic approach to day to day challenges Able to respond positively to changing priorities and demands

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