Job Vacancies

Receptionist/Administrator

Blake House Surgery is a rural NHS GP practice, looking to recruit an enthusiastic, friendly person to join our busy team. 

Previous administration & customer service experience in an admin/clerical role is essential.

Must have strong IT skills, like working in a team environment and flexible to cover any holiday and sickness.

Driving licence & own transport is essential due to location. 

Salary: Dependant on experience.

NHS pension scheme.

Applicant will be subject to a disclosure and barring service check. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Telephone Duties

1.

Making appointments

3.

Giving out results

4.

Ambulance transport bookings

5.

Home visit requests

6.

Deal with general enquiries and complaints

7.

Contacting other providers

8.

Taking messages and/or forwarding where necessary; ensuring accuracy and prompt delivery

9.

Signposting to appropriate healthcare professional/s

Reception Duties

10.

Register new patients and temporary residents

11.

Greet and direct patients and visitors

12.

Making appointments

13.

Handing out prescriptions

14.

Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to next shift, as necessary

15.

Respond to needs of doctors and nurses during surgery

16.

Collect payments from patients for non-NHS services

17.

Deal with general enquiries and complaints

18.

Updating social media/website

Filing

19.

Pulling Lloyd George envelopes when requested by doctors

20.

General administration including filing, photocopying, scanning

Prescriptions

21.

Dealing with requests for repeat prescriptions

22.

Raising prescriptions as per Practice protocols

23.

Dealing with queries relating to repeat prescriptions

 

Opportunity to train in dispensing 

General

24.

Input and extract information from Practice computer system

25.

Observe health and safety guidelines at all times

26.

General housekeeping (e.g. keeping reception and waiting areas tidy)

27.

Any other reasonable duties as necessary

28.

Provide cover for any holiday and sickness

 

Please send a written application & CV to Stephanie Stacey, Practice Manager Blake House Surgery, Bowhay Close, Black Torrington Devon EX21 5QE or email Stephanie.stacey@nhs.net

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