Receptionist

Job Description Receptionist RESPONSIBLE TO: The receptionist will receive instructions from, and beresponsible to, the Practice Manager. HOURS OF WORK: 4 sessions (approx 20 hours) per week. The hours of duty for this post allow for flexibility in order tocover periods of high demand, holiday and sick leave ofexisting staff. RATES OF PAY: As per contract.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES In order to facilitate Doctors and Nurses in attending to the needs of the patients, the post holder will : Welcome patients at the main reception desk, assist with their enquiries or direct accordingly. Answer telephones assist with enquiry or direct calls appropriately, record and pass on messages to members of the Primary Health Care Team in accordance with Practice Protocol. Book appointments as appropriate via contact over the telephone or in person. Deal with queries according to guidelines laid down by Practice Policy.
Process patient deductions and prepare paper notes for return to PCSE. Process requests for the return/collection of patient notes from offsite storage provider Process repeat prescription requests received online/via email. Varied general administration duties as required, in order to aid the achievement of targets. Postscript This is a summary of key tasks, and is not intended as a comprehensive description of duties of the post.
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are not specifically mentioned above. Any significant changes to this job description will be made in consultation with the post holder.