Medical Receptionist

Job Summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone Be able to adapt to the challenges and changes facing General Practice Job Responsibilities Answering the telephone, taking messages and passing them on appropriately. Directing patients to digital platforms Manage the reception desk ensuring surgeries run smoothly and efficiently. Processing all requests for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines Checking patients records and issuing reminders for long term condition reviews/blood tests etc.
To provide point of contact for patients and act as a focal point of communication between patients, Doctors and other members of the Primary Health Care Team. Be able to cover all reception/administration tasks as necessary Typing referral letters/Choose & Book referral letters Process appointment requests by telephone and in person Taking requests for home visits and ensure they are recorded and processed correctly. Liase with hospitals, primary health care team, social services, etc. Computer data entry updating patient records/working remotely/send digital information to patients and directing patients to digital platforms Open/close the practice as and when necessary ensuring the reception, office and consulting rooms are prepared in readiness for the morning session Photocopy and shred as required.
Maintaining confidentiality at all times Receive patients and visitors courteously and efficiently To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and policies To work in accordance of written protocols Any other tasks allocated by Practice Manager / GPs All staff are required to take their share of providing cover, when necessary for colleagues who may be absent due to holidays or illness. This is a mandatory requirement of the role.