Medical Receptionist

Location: Worthing 

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 1 month with on going 

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £13.68 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office / Hospital 

Skills

• NHS System knowledge Desirable 
• Smartcard – Desirable 
• Highly organised with administrative experience in a healthcare setting
• Attention to detail
• Accurate and quick data input
• IT literate with competency in Microsoft applications
• Excellent telephone manner
• Flexible approach to working

Duties will include:

• NHS patient systems on a daily basis to update patient information
• Booking patient appointments
• Answering the telephones and answering any queries from patients and on email
• Maintain patient files and notes, including the filing of all patient information in a timely and efficient manner.
• Use Patient Information System to update, admit, discharge or record patients and their records as appropriate.
• Communicate efficiently between all medical staff and patients.
• Greeting visitors and directing them to the correct person or department
• Managing the visitors book and giving out security passes
• Providing or sending out information
• Keeping the reception area tidy.
• Booking transport and travel
• Organising meeting rooms
• Basic clerical work

All successful candidates will have to undergo a DBS check prior to placement.