Care Navigator Key Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Support and Navigation
- Welcome and assist patients in a professional and friendly manner.
- Signpost and guide patients to appropriate services within the practice, Primary Care Network, and local community.
- Book and manage appointments across clinical systems; handle online requests and telephone enquiries.
- Process referrals, screening invitations, and community service bookings.
Reception and Administrative Duties
- Front desk duties including meet and greet, handling telephones, emails, and patient enquiries.
- Register new patients and support access to online services.
- Maintain reception and waiting areas, manage deliveries, and ensure supplies are stocked.
- Assist with clinic preparation, including room setup and organisation of clinical equipment.
- Process and maintain accurate patient records, medical correspondence, and clinical data in electronic systems.
Prescription and Clinical Support
- Support prescription requests and medication administration when needed.
- Assist with pathology results, clinical messages, and other administrative tasks for clinical staff.
Health, Safety, and Compliance
- Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards in all tasks.
- Follow infection control procedures and manage specimens and clinical waste safely.
- Report incidents, support complaint investigations, and comply with health and safety regulations.
Teamwork and Professionalism
- Work collaboratively with reception, administrative, and clinical teams.
- Provide excellent customer service and support practice operations efficiently.
- Participate in ongoing training, including chaperone and first aid if required.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full duties.