receptionist Hemel Hempstead, England
Job description
Archway Surgery is looking for a confidential and cheerful additional member of staff to join our reception/admin team. The successful candidate must be able to provide cover for colleagues.
The hours to be worked are:
Monday: 14:30 - 18:30
Tuesday: 14:30 - 18:30
Wednesday: 8:30 - 12:30
Thursday: 14:30 - 18:30
Friday: 14:30 - 18:30
Interviews will be held on 3rd, 4th and 7th August 2023.
As a Receptionist/Administrator you will be required to offer general assistance to the practice team, patients, and visitors to the practice, either in person or over the telephone. Receive and direct patients courteously and efficiently so that they can access the appropriate service or healthcare professional without difficult. Undertake various administrative duties which contribute to the smooth running of the Practice, including provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical and other administrative staff. Ensure communication to and from patients, other members of the primary health care team and external agencies is processed accurately and within the necessary timescales.
Duties and Responsibilities include*
Opening and closing of practice premises in accordance with practice security protocols.
Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional.
Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail.
Taking messages and passing on information.
Filing and retrieving paperwork.
Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines.
Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers.
Clearing and re-stock consulting rooms are required.
Providing clerical assistance in the form of word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning.
Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring stationery and other supplies.
Dealing with clinical waste.
Providing refreshments for staff and visitors as required, and assisting in keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy.
Keeping the reception area, notice boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.
**(this list is not inclusive of all job roles and responsibilities but an example of the type of duties that will need to be performed)
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/07/2023
Reference ID: ARCH-RA0623
