Medical Receptionist

EJ Connect; Blyth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Generous Holiday Allowance

Supportive team

Job summary

EJ Connect are recruiting for a Medical Receptionist to join the GP Surgery team in Blyth. This locum role offers an immediate start, with options for full or part time work, initially up to 1 month, with EMIS experience preferred.

You will greet patients, answer and transfer calls, register new patients, and provide high standards of confidentiality while supporting a busy medical reception.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of EMIS software.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer calls, transfer calls, or handle requests appropriately.
• Register new patients and explain booking options.
• Identify patient needs with appropriate questioning.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Carry out general office duties.
• Keep a clean, tidy, and efficient workspace.

Skills

EMIS knowledge

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EJ Connect are a specialist Recruitment Agency, providing Permanent and Temporary staffing solutions to GP Surgeries for all clerical positions.

Our Mission is to connect great organisations with even greater people

Location and Availability

• GP Surgery
• Blyth
• Full or Part Time
• Initially up to 1 month locum
• EMIS
• Immediate Start available

Role of the Medical Receptionist

• Greet all visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers' request appropriately
• Register new patients in a timely manner, educating them on the practice booking options
• Identify and understand patient needs and requirements, through appropriate questioning
• Maintain high standards of patient confidentiality.
• Carry out all necessary general office duties
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Suitable Candidate

• Have previous work history in a similar fast paced environment
• Possess knowledge and experience of EMIS
• Demonstrate an outgoing, friendly personality with a desire to meet new people
• Have the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively
• Have the ability to stay calm under pressure and to be able to multi-task in a similar environment
• Demonstrate a willingness to adapt to the changing working practices of a busy medical environment
• Have good administrative, IT and keyboard skills

Salary and Benefits

• £14ph
• Support and guidance from a friendly and professional team
• Generous Holiday allowance
• Free Parking