Medical Receptionist

NHS

  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 months ago
As a receptionist you are often the first person the patients meet.You will:Book patients in for their appointmentsEnter patient details onto the computer systemDirect patients where to go within the health centreAnswer telephone calls, sometimes directing call to other staff members through the phone system.Book and triage appointments by telephone.Answer queries from patients and other staff members.Main duties of the jobGreeting PatientsDealing with telephone enquiries.Booking and amending patient appointments in line with practice procedures ensuring optimum efficiency of our appointments system.Electronically filing documentsDealing with medication requests.Copy and recording medical notes.Other duties will include.FilingChasing up patient results and reportsPhotocopyingInputting dataWord ProcessingAbout usWe are a small practice with around 2,500 patients and we pride ourselves in our personal service and our friendly approach to our patients and workforce.DetailsDate posted24 June 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA4140-25-0001Job locationsMonk Bretton Health CentreHigh StreetBarnsleySouth YorkshireS71 2EQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will:Book patients in for their appointmentsEnter patient details onto the computer systemDirect patients where to go within the health centreAnswer telephone calls, sometimes directing call to other staff members through the phone system.Book and triage appointments by telephone.Answer queries from patients and other staff members.Other duties will include.FilingChasing up patient results and reportsPhotocopyingInputting dataWord Processing Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will:Book patients in for their appointmentsEnter patient details onto the computer systemDirect patients where to go within the health centreAnswer telephone calls, sometimes directing call to other staff members through the phone system.Book and triage appointments by telephone.Answer queries from patients and other staff members.Other duties will include.FilingChasing up patient results and reportsPhotocopyingInputting dataWord ProcessingPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of Medical Reception and Administration work.
  • Be able to work as part of a small team.
Desirable
  • Experience of working within Primary Care.
QualificationsDesirable
  • Qualification are desirable but not essential.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of Medical Reception and Administration work.
  • Be able to work as part of a small team.
Desirable
  • Experience of working within Primary Care.
QualificationsDesirable
  • Qualification are desirable but not essential.

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