Receptionist / Patient Services

Receptionist / Patient Services Yeovil, Somerset The Organisation As a well-loved and established medical practice, Preston Grove Medical Centre is situated in the busy town of Yeovil on the Somerset/Dorset border. We are now looking for a Receptionist to join us on a permanent, part-time basis. The Benefits - Salary of £23,933 per annum (pro rata) - Friendly work environment - Play an important role in the smooth running of our practice - Develop your career in healthcare with an established organisation This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual with experience of working with the general public to join our well-loved surgery. Working in the vibrant market town of Yeovil, surrounded by beautiful countryside, youll discover that this is Somersets centre for entertainment and shopping! Whats more, youll be joining a small but welcoming team that will support you with all the training and development youll need to grow and thrive in your role. So, if youre eager to be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and offers opportunities for career development, then apply today! The Role As our Receptionist, you'll be at the heart of our practice, ensuring everything runs smoothly and our patients feel welcome. Acting as our first point of contact, you will field inbound calls from patients and respond to in-person queries, as well as registering patients and booking appointments, helping everyone feel cared for and attended to. Alongside this, you will also update computer records using online and clinical systems, ensuring GPs have access to the relevant patient information. Additionally, you will: - Manage incoming post - Ensure our reception area is welcoming and orderly for all visitors - Provide patients with information and test results About You To be considered as a Receptionist, you will need: - Experience working with the general public - A caring and positive approach to queries - The ability to communicate sensitively with staff and patients, ensuring confidentiality at all times - Basic keyboard skills - Good organisational skills - At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4 - 9 (C - A ) in English and Maths Other organisations may call this role Office Assistant, Secretary, Surgery Receptionist, Front Office Administrator, Administrator, Admin Clerk, or Reception Assistant. Webrecruit and Preston Grove Medical Centre are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if youre looking for a terrific new role as a Receptionist, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. TPBN1_UKTJ