Medical receptionist

This is a fast paced role in a constantly busy environment. You will work as part of a large team under the guidance of a Lead Receptionist.

Our reception team manage many day to day tasks to give admin support to our clinical team and management. Meeting and greeting of patients who are consulting with members of the Practice team Ensuring a professional and timely service for patients and visitors Ensure that the reception area is tidy and welcoming Appointment system making appointments for patients Generate prescriptions from patients requests in accordance with Practice Protocol.

Inputting patients requests for home visits and printing summary Taking queries from patients and ensuring the information in relayed to the relevant team member for any actions Retrieve and re-file records as required. Answering telephones, divert calls and take messages, ensuring the accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.

Taking post photocopying as requested. Preparing Doctors rooms.

Receive deliveries into the Practice and deal with appropriately Dealing appropriately with patients enquiries at reception or via the telephone. Maintenance of patients notes including starting a new wallet when required and dividing the contents in chronological order if a new record.

Editing data into patients records accurately. Responsibilities The medical receptionist should be able to have: Excellent communication skills are essential in order to communicate with patients and the wider team Understand the importance of confidentiality within the Practice.