Medical Receptionist

Brook Street ,
Newtownabbey, Antrim
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £8.21 per hour

Overview

Our Co Antrim client has engaged with Brook Street to support them with the search of a Medical Receptionist. Ideally we would like to fulfil this post ASAP Our client has confirmed that the position is temporary for 4-5 months. The hours of work are as follows Monday 8.30 to 1630 Tuesday 8.30 to 1630 Wednesday 0830 to 1730 Thursday 8.30 to 1630 We are seeking applicants that have Good knowledge of reception and telephone systems Good knowledge of alphabetical filing systems Good all-round office skills & excellent organisational skills Desirably we would prefer applicants to have Any reception or customer service courses achieved Two or more year`s relevant experience in a patient centred setting Knowledge of Emis or other computerised appointment system The successful applicant will be responsible for Manning the reception area on a day to day basis, working alongside reception staff To answer the telephone promptly and politely, telephoning patients when requested To deal with patients at the front desk in a polite and courteous manner To make appointments accurately for both Doctors, practice nurses And other members of the community team using both manual and computerised systems To take requests for repeat prescriptions promptly and accurately To scan hospital letters/results accurately into the patient`s computer records To take requests for home visits and advice To undertake photocopying duties as requested Ideally, it would be preferred that the applicant has previous medical reception but not desirable In return, you will be paid an hourly rate of £8.21 per hour on a weekly basis for your first 12 week and then £9.11 from your 13th week To apply for this post, please submit your CV to Donna Kelso via the "Apply" link ASAP, as our client would like the position filled immediately