Receptionist Administrator
Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Pontypridd, CF37 2AA · Pontypridd, CF38 1PN · Pontypridd, CF37 3DUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£12.72
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at our busy town centre practice. You'll be the welcoming face of our surger...
- Be the first point of contact for patients both in person and over the phone.
- Manage appointments, process repeat prescriptions and provide general administrative support.
- Accurately update and maintain patient records.
- Collaborate with colleagues across our main and branch surgeries to deliver high-quality service.
- Handle queries and navigate care for patients with empathy and professionalism.
Provide exceptional service to our patients at the
reception desk, updating computer on patients arrival and dealing with a range
of routine queries including prescription requests. Problem-solve issues within
competency (with senior staff always available for support). Concentration is
required to deal with patients' requests and there is occasional exposure to
difficult/demanding situations.
Prepare consulting rooms replenishing stationery
and ensuring rooms are neat and tidy.
First point of contact for patients who telephone,
managing appointments, dealing with routine queries, giving results etc where
more senior staff are always available.
Retrieve, scan and file medical records as required
ensuring accuracy.
Daily allocating of pathology results to
appropriate GP and contacting patients as per protocol.
Preparing files for all new patients.
Updating practice systems with data gathered from a
variety of sources e.g hospital letters, through scanning, electronic links and
Cervical Screening Wales ensuring accuracy.
Processing routine requests for repeat
prescriptions with guidance from office manager as per protocol ensuring
accuracy.
Monitor registration links in accordance with
practice protocol.
Demonstrate duties to new staff.
Participate in the development of protocols through
contribution to staff meetings.
Summarising of clinical records under supervision
of office manager ensuring accuracy.
Accept responsibility for own development and
update PDP as appropriate.
Liaise with and support all members of the primary
care team.
Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and
risk.
Were a well-established GP practice with 7 partners and 7
salaried GPs, serving patients in Pontypridd and at our branches in Tonteg and
Ynysybwl. Supported by a skilled team of nurses, pharmacists, and
administrative staff, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care while
maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our team.
Experience
Essential: - Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting, is ideal but not essentialtraining will be provided.
Key Skills
Essential: - Strong communication and organisational skills with a compassionate approach.; - Ability to work shifts (8:00 AM 4:00 PM and 10:30 AM 6:30 PM).
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE-level education including English and Maths.
Desirable: - Qualified to NVQ level 2/3
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
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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