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    • The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and clerical skills, with a focus on providing exceptional administrative and patient support.
    • Medical administrative / medical PA experience (essential).
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    • Previous experience as a medical secretary or in a similar administrative role is preferred.
    • Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures is a plus.
    • You will also be the first point of escalation for patient and staff queries.
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    • Weekend Clinical Receptionist – Hey Baby 4D Brighton & Hove.
    • Booking appointments for customers both over the phone and in person.
    • The purpose of the receptionist is to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the secure hospital reception area.
    • Ability to work well under pressure.
    • The post holder will be responsible for the production of compliant rotas for the Plastic surgery Department.
    • Ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the…
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    • The team secretary will be required to prioritise a varied workload while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
    • Please note these shifts will be full days rather than half days and this role does not offer any work from home.
    • Taking payment and clinic opening and closing.
    • Manage enquiries from patients, other medical professionals, Secondary Care, Social Services and other teams as necessary.
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General Practice Assistant (GPA)
The Old School Surgery
1 Rectory Fields, Cranbrook TN17 3JB
Fixed term contract, Full-time
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Job details

Pay information not provided
Referral programme, Sick pay, Health & wellbeing programme, Free flu jabs
Fixed term contract, Full-time
1 Rectory Fields, Cranbrook TN17 3JB

Full job description

Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented General Practice Assistant to join our dynamic team for a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and clerical skills, with a focus on providing exceptional administrative and patient support. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our practice, assisting with various tasks that contribute to overall efficiency and productivity.

The role of the General Practice Assistant (GPA) is to support the GP Surgery with routine administration tasks working as a personal assistant to the GPs and basic healthcare assistant clinical duties. The GPAT will be required to complete a six to nine month practice course, delivered in practice by a named GP mentor.

The framework covers five domains (two clinical and three non

clinical).

Care Certificate (clinical)

Clinical (clinical)

Communications (non clinical)

Administration (non clinical)

Managing Health Records (non clinical)

Main duties:

Responsibilities

  • Sorting all clinical post and prioritising it
  • Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding
  • Dealing with all routine clinical post directly e.g. did not attend (DNA) letters, two week wait referrals (2WW) etc.
  • Arranging appointments, referrals and follow up appointments of patients
  • Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic
  • readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
  • Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
  • Completing basic (non opinion) forms for the GP to approve and sign including, but not limited to, insurance, mortgage and Department for Work and Pensions forms (IB113, HAAS etc)
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients including arranging follow up appointments
  • Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies i.e. getting an on call doctor on the phone
  • Support the GP with immunisations and wound care
  • Sterilising equipment
  • Restocking consulting rooms
  • Take blood samples
  • Lead on health promotion and education work

Requirements

  • A-C GCSE or Equivalent in English, Maths and Science
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Strong administrative skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated phone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Competence in using computerised systems for office management, Microsoft and other platforms.

Benefits:

  • Free flu jabs
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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