Job Description

We are looking to hire a medical receptionist with excellent organisational and administrative skills. Medical receptionists are expected to be compassionate and discrete with superb time management and record-keeping skills.

To ensure success, medical receptionists should be confident with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills that will contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the practice. Top candidates will work comfortably under pressure while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and can effectively react to patient emergencies.

Shifts will be on a rota basis, working 25 hours per week between the practice opening hours of 7.00am-6.30pm, usually 5 hours a day.

Duties

Receptionist and admin work could include some or all of the following:

Communicate with patients, clinicians and external organisations both face-to-face and via the telephone. Make appointment bookings and respond to a variety of enquires Process prescriptions Open and sort post and take deliveries Scan/copy or file documents/patient notes Receive payments from patients Act as a central point of communication, taking messages and carrying out actions as required Offer general support to clinicians/patients, as required

Skills/Personal Qualities

communication skills - able to listen effectively and express oneself in a clear and articulate manner information collection and management - able to collect, organise and monitor data efficiently planning and organising - able to multi-task, prioritise and schedule tasks and activities attention to detail - able to produce accurate and high-quality work through concern for all areas involved customer service skills - able to develop good customer relationships with a focus on achieving customer satisfaction adaptability - able to adjust approach to meet changing demands and situations including dealing with diverse people confidentiality - able to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
Training with be given on the job by existing staff and Managers, particularly in the use of internal computer systems and current Reception processes and protocols.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person