Medical Administrator/ Receptionist
Middle Chare Medical Group
Chester le Street, DH3 3QD · Washington, NE38 9EJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
We are currently looking to recruit a part-time medical receptionist/ administrator to join our team. This post will be based across 2 sites; Middle C...
Being adaptable, working well as a team and providing a positive experience are essential for the role of Admin/ Receptionist. Your role will be to deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make
new and follow-up appointments, action medication queries, repeat prescriptions, online
repeat prescription requests in a prompt manner. You will be expected to communicate effectively with patients, medical professionals, hospitals and any other 3rd party providers. You will be responsible for using care navigation to signpost patients to the most appropriate service so they are seen in the quickest most efficient way.
You will be responsible for administrative functions,
Reception duties providing a positive patient experience,
information, advice and signposting
Telephone receive and make telephone calls and respond to
voicemails as required
Handling clinical specimens ensuring correct details and
appropriate handover
Appointments use GP systems to book, manage and cancel
appointments
Patient record management record all patient contacts and
ensure timely and accurate data entry
Ensure escalation of issues or urgent clinical cases to the
appropriate person
Patient administration and filing support patients with
paperwork, registration and record management
Results use of clinical systems to respond to patient result
requests
Printing, scanning and photocopying ensuring information is
uploaded to records
Workflow processing letters and ensuring continuity of care
Patient tasks and emails/E-consults
Prescriptions including repeat prescriptions
General administrative duties
Handle sensitive and confidential information
Recognise and report issues relating to safeguarding
vulnerable children and adults
Middle Chare Medical Group has well established admin and nursing teams, a Good rating from CQC. We have approximately 9500 patients which use both sites. We are committed to our patients individual needs and treat all patients with dignity, respect and compassion. We provide an ethos of openness and integrity whilst maintaining strict patient confidentiality. We maintain a motivated and fulfilled team by upholding continuing professional development, promoting a friendly working environment, developing strong working relationships and encourage collaborative team-working.
Qualifications
Essential: - Educated to GCSE level or equivalent GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
Desirable: - AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification
Experience
Essential: - Patient/ Customer facing work experience
Desirable: - Experince of working with in GP Surgery is preferable
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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About the employer
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