Medical Receptionist/Care Navigator

Tile House Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive medical receptionist/care navigator to join our friendly and supportive team. This role is offered on a part-time basis of 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This will take the form of 4 x 6-hour shifts (a mix of 7:30am1:30pm and 1:00pm7:00pm). This is a vital front-line role, central to ensuring our patients receive a positive experience and are supported to access the right services at the right time.

As a medical receptionist/care navigator, you will be the first point of contact for patients, dealing with queries face-to-face, online and by telephone. The role is varied and goes beyond answering phones and booking appointments, playing an important part in supporting clinical staff and keeping practice systems running smoothly.

Greeting and directing patients in a professional and friendly manner Booking, cancelling and rearranging patient appointments Navigating patients to the most appropriate clinician Answering telephone calls promptly and efficiently Managing incoming emails in line with practice procedure Registering new patients Handing out letters, completed forms and specimen bottles Dealing with requests for information, problems and complaints appropriately Advising patients on practice procedures and services Assisting GPs and the wider clinical team with requests Referring patients to local domiciliary and support services Helping to ensure patient records are accurate and up to date This is a vital front-line role, central to ensuring our patients receive a positive experience and are supported to access the right services at the right time. As a medical receptionist/care navigator, you will be the first point of contact for patients, dealing with queries face-to-face, online and by telephone.

The role is varied and goes beyond answering phones and booking appointments, playing an important part in supporting clinical staff and keeping practice systems running smoothly. Key responsibilities: