Apprentice Medical Receptionist
To answer telephone calls and reception desk queries promptly and professionally
To coordinate appointment requests for urgent, same-day, future and home visit appointments
To resolve a wide variety of patient queries received by telephone, in person and in writing
Identify urgent matters and refer to the clinical team/duty doctor as appropriate
To deal with patient concerns in a calm and professional manner
To facilitate attendance at clinics / review appointments by assisting with routine monitoring and recalls. Using telephone calls, emails and letter writing
To liaise with other healthcare professionals, secretaries and administration teams with regard to coordinating patient care
To assist the practices teams with clerical and administrative duties as may be reasonably required
To keep up to date with practice information, including policy and procedure changes, staff rotas, alerts and service provisions
To work as a positive and supportive team member, providing cover for similar posts as required
Training:
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
This will also include functional skills if required
End point assessment
Certificate of completion of the standard
You may have to attend formal college sessions (if English & maths are required), but not necessary for 19+
You will learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours related to the apprenticeship standard
Training will take place within the workplace supported by the assessor through regular visits and reviews. An online portfolio is also used where tasks are set and progress is monitored
Training Outcome:
Claremont Bank Surgery is a Training Surgery and will always have an apprentice position available at the end of each apprenticeship. Should there be, at the end of the apprenticeship period, a position available, then the current apprentice would be considered for this, assuming they had successfully achieved the Level 3 Business Administration Standard and shown the right working commitment and attitude throughout their time here.
The successful apprentice candidate will be given in-house training on NHS GP Surgery protocols and systems, which will give them experience and qualifications that can be transferred to other surgeries and other areas of the NHS.
Employer Description:
Claremont Bank Surgery is a long-established Town Centre GP Practice with great access to Shrewsbury and its amenities. It is close to the lovely Quarry Park which offers a great place to have a walk at lunch with colleagues or to meet friends.
Working Hours :
36 hrs/week (shifts may vary daily between 8am & 6pm. 6hrs of dedicated learning is included in these hours).
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working