Medical ReceptionistNHS

Job summary

As a Receptionist at The Three Spires Medical Practice (based in Truro, Cornwall) you will help our patients feel comfortable when they phone or visit the Practice. You will use your empathy and customer service skills to welcome patients, answer the phones, deal with enquiries and book appointments.

You will be someone who is calm, a great listener and have the skills to explain sensitive information in a way thats easy to understand. You will have good IT and keyboard skills and ideally have experience in a healthcare environment or on a busy reception desk.

We are a busy, forward-thinking Practice with over 18000 patients who are cared for by a team of dedicated GPs, nurses, HCAs and physiotherapists. Working closely with your colleagues, you will ensure that our patients receive a positive experience each and every time they contact the Practice.

Main duties of the job

You will be confident in dealing with the public, over the telephone or face to face. You will have great communication and organisational skills.

Two posts available: 26.5 hours (Monday, Tuesday, Friday) and 27.5 hours (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) per week are available on a permanent basis.

Our shifts start at 8.00 am and our latest finish is at 6.30 pm.

Job description

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To answer incoming telephone calls in a prompt and professional manner, responding to each call appropriately and accurately, recording and relaying information as required.
• Provide patients with information as requested (at all times taking consideration to rules and procedures regarding confidentiality).
• To receive patients in the reception area noting their attendance on the computerised appointment system and scheduling appointments as requested.
• Oversee and supervise the patient waiting area.
• Extraction of patient medical records.
• Produce computerised repeat prescriptions.
• To enter and update information on computerised systems including registration information.
• General and confidential filing, including records, reports and mail.
• General duties in connection with Practice administration.

About us

The Three Spires Medical Practice is based in a purpose built health park in the heart of Truro city centre. In addition to the usual GP services, we also provide minor operations, vasectomy and well woman clinics. We have our own dedicated physiotherapy team who provide a Spinal Interface Service and MSK clinics and work with RCHT at Treliske Hospital in providing a dermatology 'see and treat' service.