ADMIN ASSISTANT IN GP SURGERY

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  • Coventry
  • £13.06 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
We are looking for a new Admin Assistant to join our team. They will support the smooth running of the practice by performing the more routine administration and tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient. This is a full time position working Monday to Friday.Interviews will take place w/c 22nd September 2025Main duties of the jobSorting and scanning all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.Arranging appointments, referrals, tests, patient requests and follow up appointments of patients from different sources including Docman tasks and EMIS tasks.Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.Reviewing medication requests, ensuring appropriate investigations (BP, urine, Blood tests) are performed and coordinating patient medication reviews appointments.Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission.Supporting the Management and GPs with a proactive, well organised coordinated approach to QOF.Dipping urine, taking Blood Pressure, doing ECGsAbout usWe have a friendly team at Forrest Medical Centre whom are all committed to providing a high standard of service and clinical care to our patients. We have approx. 13,000 patients registered currently and are a high achieving QOF practice. We are proud of our GMST Training status and actively encourage learning throughout both our non-clinical and clinical team members. We are a well-established, forward thinking, dynamic team with an excellent reputation locally and we enjoy the luxury of our purpose built facilities within our surgery in Canley. We are part of the Go West PCN with 5 other surgeries in the area. More information about us can be found on our website (www.fmcgp.co.uk) PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU ARE A PATIENT OF FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE AND ARE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO FIND ANOTHER SURGERY TO BE REGISTERED AT.DetailsDate posted04 Medi 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.06 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA0916-25-0005Job locations6 Prior Deram WalkCoventryCV4 8FTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSorting and scanning all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.Arranging appointments, referrals, tests, patient requests and follow up appointments of patients from different sources including Docman tasks and EMIS tasks.Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.Reviewing medication requests, ensuring appropriate investigations (BP, urine, Blood tests) are performed and coordinating patient medication reviews appointments.Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission.Supporting the Management and GPs with a proactive, well organised coordinated approach to QOF.Dipping urine, taking Blood Pressure, doing ECGs.The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risksMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.Reporting potential risks identified.Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Participation in an annual individual performance review.Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.Inform the lead GP / Management of any concerns regarding this role and any professional development neededBe aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:Alert other team members to issues of quality and riskWork to practice protocols and agreed Competency FrameworkAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervisionContribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performanceWork effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needsEffectively manage own time, workload and resources.The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:Communicate effectively with other team membersBe familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etcCommunicate effectively with patients and carersRecognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglyCommunicate effectively to outside agenciesCommunicate clearly with their lead GPThe post-holder will apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.Participate in audit where appropriate. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSorting and scanning all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.Arranging appointments, referrals, tests, patient requests and follow up appointments of patients from different sources including Docman tasks and EMIS tasks.Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.Reviewing medication requests, ensuring appropriate investigations (BP, urine, Blood tests) are performed and coordinating patient medication reviews appointments.Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission.Supporting the Management and GPs with a proactive, well organised coordinated approach to QOF.Dipping urine, taking Blood Pressure, doing ECGs.The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risksMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.Reporting potential risks identified.Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Participation in an annual individual performance review.Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.Inform the lead GP / Management of any concerns regarding this role and any professional development neededBe aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:Alert other team members to issues of quality and riskWork to practice protocols and agreed Competency FrameworkAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervisionContribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performanceWork effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needsEffectively manage own time, workload and resources.The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:Communicate effectively with other team membersBe familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etcCommunicate effectively with patients and carersRecognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglyCommunicate effectively to outside agenciesCommunicate clearly with their lead GPThe post-holder will apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.Participate in audit where appropriate.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Customer Service GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
  • Basic IT skills Ability to provide quality care Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
  • Admin experience.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in primary or secondary care. Experience of working in a GP practice. Experience of Docman and Emis.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Customer Service GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
  • Basic IT skills Ability to provide quality care Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
  • Admin experience.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in primary or secondary care. Experience of working in a GP practice. Experience of Docman and Emis.

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