Job summary
Blackheath Standard PMS are looking for a Receptionist to join our friendly Reception Team. The practice is situated in a pleasant part of Blackheath in South East London with good transport links and local shops.
The position is for 22 hours per week, based on a seven week rolling rota This is based on a 07.00 am start and 12.30pm finish. 13.30pm start with a 7.00pm finish. This can vary , depending on the needs of the practice during sickness and annual leave. Flexibility is essential.
Saturday mornings are part of our enhanced access service and there is the option to work these sessions on a rotation basis.
We are a friendly team, who are supportive of each other and there will be opportunity to develop new skills.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
Covering reception desk, answering telephone calls, booking appointments, deal with patient queries, order prescriptions, process admin duties for clinical staff, general administration such as filing and liaising with other health care providers in a professional manner, and processing clinical letters through the Docman system. The duties are variable, depending on what is required on the day.
Candidates must have strong communication skills, be friendly, reliable and willing to learn.
The applicant must have the ability to prioritise workload.
Applicants must have the ability to work within a team, have some experience in dealing with the public and basic IT skills.
Previous experience of working in General Practice is desirable however, training will be available for any candidates that show a passion for learning.