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Invicta Health has an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join the team on a part time basis, 19 hours per week. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. As Receptionist, you will provide an important role in supporting the practice team with the day-to-day running of the practice by undertaking a variety of general and clinical administration duties. You will act as the first point of contact for patients contacting the practice, and work effectively to receive, assist, and direct them in accessing the appropriate healthcare professional or service in a courteous manner ensuring confidentiality. You will provide a welcoming, friendly, and positive image to patients and visitors either in person, via email or via the telephone, portraying the practice in the highest possible professional basis.
Job Responsibility:
Tend to the front desk ensuring to greet patients and visitors on their arrival to the practice in a welcoming manner
Ensure all patients and visitors to the practice are signed in and directed to the relevant waiting area
Inform the relevant host for example, the GP, Nurse or Practice Manager of any patients or visitors arrival
Accept payments and issue receipts for non-NHS services
Book ambulances/appropriate transport for patients according to protocols
Assist patients with requests for Blood Forms, Urine Forms and Xray forms, printing where necessary
Assist patients to use the POD, checking blood pressure and stats
Receive samples from patients, refusing those that have not been requested and/or expected
Keep the reception area, noticeboards and leaflet dispensers clean, tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
Support in ensuring the reception area remains a calm environment for all
Process registrations both regular and temporary ensuring complete information and appropriate ID
Book in, amend and cancel general (GP/Nurse), clinic (Flu) and third party (Physio) patient appointments
Monitor the incoming E-Consult messages
Monitor the 111 clinical screen and directing as appropriate
Receive and accurately record requests for home visits, assessing urgency
Ensure that patients without appointments but who need 'urgent consultations' are booked into appropriate slots
Once trained, chaperone patients to their GP appointment
Receive and process prescription requests accurately
Raise any prescription queries with the appropriate department
Provide advice (non-medical) and contact details of third-party services to patients
Respond to and/or redirect all general enquiries
Process referrals for the District Nurse
Action EMIS tasks and DOCMAN workflow in a timely manner
Answer incoming telephone calls in a timely and professional manner
Communicate with GPs, Nurses, and the Clinical Team as necessary
Communicate in writing and verbally with a wide range of providers and users of services
Liaising with GP/Clinicians, forwarding concerns, chasing for samples, letters, prescriptions and other paperwork
Monitor the reception email account and action any requests needed
Document information received from patients or third-party agencies accurately on EMIS
Undertake manual and electronic filing and retrieving of paperwork
Computer data entry/data allocation and collation
Efficient filling of sample pots, testing kits, appointment cards, registration paperwork and other necessary aids
Clearing and re-stocking stationery items in work areas
Safely accept and record receipt of any vaccine/medication deliveries
Pack specimens ready for collection by the local hospital
Opening and locking up of practice premises
Keep up to date with any new guidance and changes within the team
Supporting in the training of new reception team members
Complete any special duties as outlined by your line manager
To work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues across Invicta Health
To contribute to the development of services
To take part in any statutory and mandatory training or other training and development programmes
Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager
Requirements:
Good level of education including competent levels of numeracy and literacy
Understand the importance of maintaining patient and data confidentiality
Able to use judgement and experience in helping to determine the relevant urgency of requests for information received from patients and other external organisations
Experience of setting up and maintaining effective administrative filling systems
Experience of work involving regular and accurate data inputting
Able to communicate effectively and collaboratively across varied disciplines
Able to work in a well-organised and professional manner, maintaining concentration and accuracy
Able to manage conflicting priorities
Possess an aptitude for dealing with potentially difficult or demanding situations
Good telephone manner
Willingness to learn and adapt to change
Highly customer focused
Understanding and approachable
Strives for excellence
Honest and fair
Leads by example
Positive can do attitude
Nice to have:
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Experience of working with Microsoft packages including, word, excel and power point
Experience of working with EMIS and DOCMAN
Previous administration experience within a medical environment
Knowledge and understanding of the National Health Service