GP Receptionist

To work as part of a team and contribute towards the smooth and efficient running of the practice. Summary Of Main Duties: To provide efficient, helpful receptionist and clerical services to the practice by carrying out duties in connection with the running of the surgery as detailed below: - Maintaining confidentiality at all times. Receiving patients and visitors courteously and efficiently. Make appointments for doctor, practice nurse, etc.

Extracting and filing records as and when required Answering the telephone, taking messages and passing them on appropriately. Take requests for home visits and ensure they are noted and passed onto appropriate doctor. Dealing with patient recalls Dealing with GP actions for all Lab tests Sorting and distributing incoming mail, ensuring individual correspondence is dealt with Dealing appropriately with outgoing mail. Liaise with outside agencies i.e.

hospital, chemists, health authorities etc Computer data entry updating patient records. Scanning, and filing, patient letters on to patient computer record. Working on a rota system to provide cover for surgeries. To keep a check on surgery supplies and equipment and order or inform office manager accordingly.

Training which may be appropriate to your grade/position. To undertake other delegated duties considered appropriate to grade. House - Keeping duties: (Tea, Coffee for doctor and colleagues, keeping work station and reception office tidy at all times) Continue