Job Description
Company Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to start their career within the NHS as a Reception Administrator Apprentice based in Higham Ferrers.
The role will see the Apprentice learn all areas of the business and support the Practice Manager.
Job Duties
- Face to face interaction with patients on the front desk, dealing with a variety of queries
- Telephone communication with patients/nurses/GP’s dealing with queries and requests
- Responding to email correspondence
- Processing patient details onto the system
- Scheduling and re booking routine and urgent appointments for patients where required
- Recording patients’ identification where required
- Booking emergency ambulances as requested by GP’s /nurses
- Processing paperwork at the request of the Practice Manager
- Any other ad hoc duties
This is an ever-expanding role and will see the duties change and develop over time.
Personal Specification
You will have the ability to communicate confidently at all levels including GP’s, nurses, and at times challenging patients. The ideal candidate will be resilient, confident, work on own initiative, problem solver and have an eye for detail with the willingness to learn and progress. Compliancy in line with the confidentiality policy is key for this role.
Salary
£10,159 per annum
Hours
37 hours per week (surgery opening times 8am – 6.30pm), varied shift pattern
Benefits
Apprenticeship training, pension scheme, 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Qualification
Level 3 Business Administration
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,159.00 per year
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Higham Ferrers: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person