Receptionist

We are looking for 2 motivated and dynamic medical receptionists, preferably with previous experience to cover 45 hours in total (1 full time, 1 part time or job share considered) to join the team at St James Medical Centre. We are based in leafy Rawtenstall, close to good motorway links.

Previous General Practice experience is preferred but training will be given. As part of the admin team the successful candidate will be responsible for greeting patients and arriving them on the clinical system, dealing with queries and appointment requests both in person and by telephone and text message .

The practice aims to have staff that are multi skilled and staff will broaden skills, learning to perform other admin functions. The practice is often very busy and therefore resilience and flexibility are required along with excellent communication skills.

Answering telephone calls, texts and online request for queries and appointments. Signposting patients to the most appropriate staff or service.

Liaising with clinical staff, updating systems, dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence, processing repeat prescriptions. Supporting colleagues to deal with the daily workload and providing cover as needed where possible.

Safeguarding Children and Adults The organisation has a zero tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Children Act (1989, 2004).