Medical Receptionist

Beeches Green Surgery is looking for a Medical receptionist to join their friendly and hardworking team. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills and will work as part of a team.

Previous experience of working in a GP Practice is desirable but not necessary as full training will be given. This position is a permanent part time role, around 20 hours.

For an informal discussion or visit please contact the Practice Manager, Rebekah Bircher on 01453 763980. Administrative: To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedure To work in accordance with written protocols Pulling/filing of notes as necessary Filing post in medical records Photocopying /scanning Reception Open and close the practice according to Practice procedures Book, cancel or amend appointments for patients Handle prescription requests in accordance with Practice protocol Deal with patient enquiries Take messages and enter information on appropriate systems Deal with test results Maintain stationary stocks in reception and GP consultation rooms Ensure reception area is clean and tidy Information Technology Registration of new patients computer data entry and medical records Process change of address Registration of patients for online services Telephone Have a working knowledge of the telephone system Receive incoming telephone calls, record messages accurately and make contact with other members of the healthcare team Other Tasks General clerical or administrative duties as required Job Responsibilities To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures Fax and photocopy as requested Take messages and enter information onto appropriate systems Registration of new patients – computer data entry and medical records The job description is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Receptionists are required to be adaptable and willing to undertake a wide range of duties within the practice. The job description will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure the business needs of the Practice are met.