Receptionist/Administrator - Central Lakes Medical Group
This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here. This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.
- 1. To be the first point of contact for patients arriving at the Health Centre.
- 2. Processing confidential patient information to pass to Clinicians.
- 3. Opening the premises to be ready to receive patients in the morning, and closing the premises securely and safely at the end of the day.
- 4. Arranging appointments for patients and notifying them of updates and changes.
- 5. Keeping a watchful eye on patients waiting to be seen and in the case of worsening symptoms, alerting a relevant professional.
- 6. Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency and/or gain help from within the department.
- 7. Support the practice administration load and workflow in an efficient and safe manner.
- 8. Carrying out equipment checks and reporting issues to the Practice Management team
- 9. To work autonomously, managing own workload effectively referring to line manager when necessary.
- 10. Receive and make calls as required with the ability to handle heavy phone/patient traffic. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate. Ensure that the telephone system is operational at the beginning of each day.
- 11. Scanning and attaching patients data to patients electronic records.
- 12. Pulling, filing and photocopying of patient paper records.
- 13. Sort, screen and distribute incoming internal mail. Process outgoing mail following the procedure.
- 14. To adhere to all CH Policies and Procedures
- 15. Participate and ensure own on-going development
- 16. Receiving all incoming deliveries, opening and distributing accordingly.
- 17. To maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security
- 18. Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.