MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bathgate is looking for a part-time team member for their busy GP practice. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to handle challenging situations with professionalism. The role involves interacting with patients both via telephone and in-person. Full training is provided for those with no prior experience.

Qualifications

• Conscientious nature with a good sense of humour.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Sympathetic approach to patients.

Responsibilities

• Deal with patients via telephone and face to face.
• Manage challenging situations professionally.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good time management

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Team player

Tools

Computer systems

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Bathgate Primary Care Centre, Whitburn Road, Bathgate EH48 2SS

An exciting opportunity is available to join our busy GP Practice based in Bathgate, West Lothian. This is a part time position of 25 hours per week, 1pm-6pm, Monday Friday.

We are looking for a team-player who is conscientious, flexible, with excellent communication, good time management skills and a good sense of humour. You should have good organisational skills, as well as initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

You will be expected to deal with patients via telephone and face to face, sometimes in challenging situations. A sympathetic approach to the needs of our patient is essential whilst being professional. You will deal with a wide variety of disciplines at all levels. You should have the ability to prioritize your work, with a good understanding of computer systems being essential.

Experience in a clinician setting preferred but not essential. Full training will be given.

Further information available on request.