Medical Receptionist

Wye Valley is a busy GP Surgery located in Wycombe Hospital (next to UTC). We are currently expanding our team and are looing for either 2 part time members of staff or one Full time employee.

Shifts can vary and start from 8am and can finish up to 6:30pm

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons – it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients, and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards, and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the:

· Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

· Environmental Protection Act 1990

· Environment Act 1995

· Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999

· Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holder’s attention

Confidentiality

The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect that all staff will always respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality.

It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of the organisation’s outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the organisation, to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

At this organisation, we continually strive to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.

All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Induction training

We will provide a full induction programme and management will support you throughout the process.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

The post holder will undertake mentorship for team members, and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g., courses and conferences).

The post holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working, understand their own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments and the post holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working, and working effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Plans and outcomes by which to measure success will be agreed.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure. The post holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisation’s local policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Security

The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone, and they are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Likewise, password controls are to be maintained and passwords are not to be shared.

Professional conduct

All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 28 days’ leave pro rata inclusive of bank holidays each year and are encouraged to take all their leave entitlement.

Public holidays will be calculated on a pro-rated basis dependent on the number of hours worked

Primary responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system
• Signpost patients to the correct service
• a. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
• Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
• Code data on the clinical IT system
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
• Input data into patients’ healthcare records as necessary
• Direct requests for information, i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors’ letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team
• Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
• Carry out system searches as requested
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards
• Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

Secondary responsibilities

• Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
• Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences
• Action incoming emails and correspondence as necessary
• Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients’ healthcare records
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
• To support in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently
• Order and monitor stationery supplies
• Produce, maintain and participate in the receptionist rota for lunch and out of hours cover
• Deputise and support during periods of absence
• Support reception staff development, providing guidance and direction, ensuring staff are up to date with mandatory training
• Identify and provide team training where required
• Support in producing and maintaining the duty rota
• Support the Practice Manager with all Patient Participation Group related matters
• Support the health promotion lead and display promotional material on the allocated noticed boards and in the waiting room

Personal Specification

Qualifications:

GCSE Maths and English B or above

Experience:

Experience in general practice is desirable but not essential as training will be provided

Experience with working with the General Public

Skills:

Communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT Skills

clear polite telephone manner

competent in the use of office and outlook

Desirable knowledge of EMIS

Effective time management

Agility to work in a team and autonomously

good interpersonal skills

ability to follow policy and procedure

Personal qualities:

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative

motivated

Forward thinker

High levels of integrity and loyalty

sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

Flexible to work outside for core hours

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Notes:

The job description and person specification may be amended following consultation with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation and the individual.

All personnel should be prepared to accept additional or surrender existing duties to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

*Please note that this position may require occasional weekend shifts based on the needs of the clinic.*

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 12/12/2024

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