Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individual to join our busy Practice Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the running of our administration team which is vital to supporting patients, practice operations and clinical staff.

Tinto Medical Practice is situated within Airdrie Health Centre. We provide medical services to 5600 patients covering the local Airdrie area. Our team consists of 4 GP Partners, Practice Nurse and a team of highly skilled Practice Administrators. We are supported by NHSL aligned services, including GP Practice Pharmacist, GP Link Worker, Mental Health Liaison Service and Primary Care Occupational Therapists.

Applications are invited for the post of Practice Administrator. Ideally we are looking for a candidate with relevant experience in a GP Practice or a similar community setting. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills along with a friendly and compassionate manner. Have the ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism. Have a good working knowledge of I.T. and GP computer systems.

You will be required to cover a range of duties including managing front desk operations, telephone call handling, scheduling appointments, communicating test results, processing prescription requests and handling multiple tasks with accuracy.

Surgery opening hours operate between 8am - 6pm and you will be required to work hours within this time pattern. We are recruiting for part-time Practice Administrator and would consider flexible working pattern for the right candidate.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn prior to the closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

We apologise that we are unable to respond to all applicants individually. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been selected for interview.

Please send your CV along with a covering application letter to:

lesley.hendry@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person