Medical Administrator

Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

You will need to be a good team player, able to work on your own initiative, effectively and efficiently. Candidates would be required to pay attention to detail and work within set time frames.

Main Purpose of the job: To be the focal point of the surgery and to act as a liaison between patients, clinicians and other members of the practice team, and to provide a high standard of customer services at all times.

Ensure the smooth running of the reception and prioritise workload as appropriate.

Answer telephone enquiries in a prompt, efficient and helpful manner.

Will liaise with hospitals and other outside agencies regarding appointments, missing hospital correspondence and test results.

Deal with enquiries from patients professionally and sympathetically.

Will request prescriptions and complete administrative tasks.

Deal with referrals and clinical letters.

Will provide additional administrative support to the practice as required.

The role would suit someone with the following skills:

The practice team works to high standards at all times in a fast and friendly paced atmosphere. We are patient focused Practice and rated 'Outstanding' by CQC.

The team consists of 2 GP partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants and a full complement of Admin team.

We offer 5 weeks' paid holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off. We have contractual sick pay scheme for our staff and NHS pension.

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSEs / A levels or equivalent

Experience

Desirable: - Experience working in Primary Care / GP care setting.; - Use of Emis Web