Medical Receptionist

Job title:

Medical Receptionist

Company:

NHS

Job description

25 hours per week, but you may be asked to do additional hours to cover absence.Pay is £12.21 per hour.Please note that the successful candidate will need to start as soon as possible. When applying please state your notice period that you have with your current employer.Main duties of the jobTo answer general enquiries in person and over the phone.To process repeat prescription requests.Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitorsBook transport when neededEnsure reception and waiting areas are neat and tidyEnsure total familiarity with all appointment systems in effectBook appointments and recallsAnswer external and internal telephones promptlyReceive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate.Ensure that the system is operational at the beginning of the dayTo receive and accurately record messages for GPs, nurses and any other staffTo deal with patient requests for test resultsManagement of medical recordsDocumentation managementTo act as chaperone on occasions for the doctors or nurses.To attend training when organised by the Practice ManagerTo attend meetings when necessaryAny other duties appropriate to the gradeAbout usWe are a large high achieving friendly, teaching GP practice based in Edgware comprising:14000 patients6 partners4 Salaried GPs2 GP registrars3 nurses , 1 HCA10 Receptionists4 Administrators1 SecretaryDetailsDate posted19 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.21 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA4177-25-0006Job locations2 Penshurst GardensEdgwareHA8 9GJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesManagement of appointment systemOperation of telephone systemMedical records managementDocument managementChaperoningGeneral filingHandling samplesReception dutiesComply with Information Governance, Data Security and other protocols Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesManagement of appointment systemOperation of telephone systemMedical records managementDocument managementChaperoningGeneral filingHandling samplesReception dutiesComply with Information Governance, Data Security and other protocolsPerson SpecificationLocationEssential

• Lives in the Edgware area

ExperienceEssential

• Good written and verbal communication

Desirable

• Experience of working as a medical receptionist – 1 year minimum.

Person SpecificationLocationEssential

• Lives in the Edgware area

ExperienceEssential

• Good written and verbal communication

Desirable

• Experience of working as a medical receptionist – 1 year minimum.

Expected salary

£12.21 per hour

Location

Edgware, North West London

Job date

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:26:59 GMT

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