Medical Receptionist

Receptionist required for a busy, friendly, doctors surgery in Edgware. Hours of work: - Monday - Friday 2pm - 7pm 25 hours per week, but you may be asked to do additional hours to cover absence.

Pay is £12. 71 per hour.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to start as soon as possible. When applying please state your notice period that you have with your current employer.

To answer general enquiries in person and over the phone. To process repeat prescription requests.

Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors Book transport when needed Ensure reception and waiting areas are neat and tidy Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems in effect Book appointments and recalls Answer external and internal telephones promptly Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate.

Ensure that the system is operational at the beginning of the day To receive and accurately record messages for GPs, nurses and any other staff To deal with patient requests for test results Management of medical records Documentation management To act as chaperone on occasions for the doctors or nurses. To attend training when organised by the Practice Manager To attend meetings when necessary Any other duties appropriate to the grade Management of appointment system Operation of telephone system Medical records management Document management Chaperoning General filing Handling samples Reception duties Comply with Information Governance, Data Security and other protocols