Medical ReceptionistNHS
Job summary
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Receptionist, where your friendly demeanor and organizational skills will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors. In this vital role, you will facilitate smooth clinic operations by managing appointments, handling patient inquiries, and supporting administrative functions with efficiency and professionalism. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment that promotes excellent patient care and seamless clinic workflow.
Main duties of the job
Duties
- Greet patients and visitors warmly, ensuring a positive first impression of the practice
- Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments using our electronic health record system
- Collect patient information, verify insurance details, and update medical records accurately
- Answer incoming phone calls promptly, providing information or directing calls to appropriate staff
- Manage patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently to minimize wait times
- Handle administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning documents, and managing correspondence
- Maintain a clean and organized reception area to support a professional environment
Skills
- Proven office experience with strong organizational abilitie
- Previous administrative experience in a healthcare setting is essential
- Excellent communication skills with a friendly and approachable manner
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Office, EMIS, Accurx and Docman (desirable includes Anima and Abtrace)
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to making a difference. We value energetic individuals who are eager to contribute their skills in a supportive environment focused on delivering exceptional patient experiences.
Job description
Duties
- Greet patients and visitors warmly, ensuring a positive first impression of the practice
- Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments using our electronic health record system
- Collect patient information, verify insurance details, and update medical records accurately
- Answer incoming phone calls promptly, providing information or directing calls to appropriate staff
- Manage patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently to minimize wait times
- Handle administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning documents, and managing correspondence
- Maintain a clean and organized reception area to support a professional environment
Skills
- Proven office experience with strong organizational abilitie
- Previous administrative experience in a healthcare setting is essential
- Excellent communication skills with a friendly and approachable manner
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Office, EMIS, Accurx and Docman (desirable includes Anima and Abtrace)
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to making a difference. We value energetic individuals who are eager to contribute their skills in a supportive environment focused on delivering exceptional patient experiences.
About us
Molebridge is a GP practice that covers two sites, Leatherhead and Fetcham. It serves around 6000 patients covering a broad spectrum of inequalities, ages and minorities.
The team is keen to welcome driven and adaptable people who can solve problems and bring fresh ideas to general practice.