Receptionist

Job Description
Job summary
Rutherford Medical Centre are looking to recruit a part/full time Medical Receptionist. Previous experience of working in a General Practice environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Experience of IT systems, in particular EMIS would be advantageous. The primary function of this role will be to assist in the smooth running of reception and will include main reception duties, dealing with patients at reception and over the telephone, processing prescriptions and mail, booking and cancelling appointments, signposting patients to the appropriate service, and many other administrative duties. Customer Service experience is essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a part/full time Medical Receptionist. Previous experience of working in a General Practice environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Experience of IT systems, in particular EMIS would be advantageous. The primary function of this role will be to assist in the smooth running of reception and will include main reception duties, dealing with patients at reception and over the telephone, processing prescriptions and mail, booking and cancelling appointments, signposting patients to the appropriate service, and many other administrative duties. Customer Service experience is essential to this role.
About us
We are a busy 5 partner training practice in South Liverpool, with a team of Receptionists, Secretaries, GP's, ANP'S and Nurses with additional services such as Midwife and Physiotherapist.
Job responsibilities
Rutherford Medical Centre is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our busy GP surgery in Mossley Hill, Liverpool. We are a 5 Partner training practice and require an experienced receptionist to provide general assistance to the practice team and also deal with our patients and visitors in a friendly, competent and confident manner either in person or on the telephone. The rate of pay depends on relevant experience in a GP practice. The successful candidate(s) must have excellent communication and customer service skills as well as IT skill/qualification with the ability to work under pressure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
- N/A
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rutherford Medical Centre
Address
1 Rutherford Road
Liverpool
L18 0HJ