Medical Receptionist Vacancy jobs in Edinburgh

Do you want to work as part of a fantastic team?

Are you caring, approachable and friendly?

If this sounds like you, please apply to join our team at Bangholm Medical Centre!

We are a large and busy GP surgery with around 12,200 patients, located on Ferry Road. We are looking to welcome a new enthusiastic receptionist to join our friendly team.

The role involves being the first point of contact for our patients and providing administrative support to the GPs.

Salary:

Hours:

• Full-time
• Condensed hours 37.5hrs per week, Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00 and Friday 08:00-18:00
• Permanent
• Would consider Modern Apprentice applications, for those who are keen to develop a career in a GP Practice, for further information and criteria please get in touch . Pay may differ.

Duties include:

• Welcoming patients to the practice
• Booking appointments
• Signposting patients to other services, example local Pharmacy where appropriate
• Answering telephone queries
• Scanning and filing documents to patient’s records
• Managing email inboxes
• Processing prescription requests accurately, and ensure they are sent to the correct pharmacy
• General administrative tasks- photocopying, emailing and filling
• Helping ensure the smooth running of the practice
• Understanding rules relating to patient confidentiality (GDPR)
• Attending staff meetings and team training sessions
• Ensuring the procedures are followed for closing of the surgery

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills and telephone skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Pleasant and caring approach
• Adhere to confidentiality at all times

Employee Benefits:

• Free training and development opportunities
• NHS Discounts eg. Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers etc.
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Progression Opportunities
• NHS Employee Health and Wellbeing support
• Free Onsite Parking
• Working as part of a fantastic team!

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.

Should you wish to be considered for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter to Charlene Randhawa, Duty Receptionist. Charlene.Randhawa@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Closing date: Monday 28th September.

Interviews will commence the week starting 5th October.

Contact Information:

Bangholm Medical Centre

21-25 Bangholm Loan,

Edinburgh,

EH5 3AH

Tel. 0131 552 7676

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £25,715.87 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person