Job description
Looking for a candidate with the following Characteristics:EMIS EfficientPunctualPreferable Lives locally to E5The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of peopleExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAbility to deal effectively with telephone callsGood keyboard skillsAbility to work with diversityUnderstand the necessity for confidentialityUnderstand the role of teamwork in providing a quality serviceUnderstand the accuracy when dealing with patient records, both electronic and paper basedEffective team workerMotivated and enthusiasticAvailability to provide cover during periods of sickness and holidaysUnderstanding of own behaviour and how this impacts on colleagues, patients and visitorsMain duties of the jobTo meet and greet patients, members of the public and visitors to the practice in a friendly and courteous mannerTo direct patients to the appropriate professional, known as signpostingMake appointment for patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care teamFiling of medical notes, letters, test results and other correspondenceOpening and distributing postOperate repeat prescription system as directedUnderstand the usage of the practice email and internet systemAssist in the closing and security of the building at the end of the working dayComply with all in house and statutory Health and Safety proceduresAttend training courses in house and externally to develop expertise and further knowledge.Any duty that may be properly deemed by the Manager and Doctors to be part of the role of the receptionistOverview of your organisationWe are a Small size Practice with Approx 4,800 patients. We are a good team who work well together. We have a staff of 2 Doctors and a FY2 Doctor and 1 Nurse and 1 Healthcare Assistant along with 3 Admin/Reception staff.We are looking for a GP Receptionist to join our warm and friendly team. Benefits include NHS Pension Scheme.Job Types: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: From £11.00 per hourBenefits:On-site parkingSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridaySupplemental pay types:Yearly bonusCOVID-19 considerations:All Staff are required to wear Face Masks and to be fully vaccinated. Ability to commute/relocate:London, E5 9BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:Medical Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 31/10/2023