Medical Receptionist

EJ Connect are a specialist Recruitment Agency, providing Permanent and Temporary staffing solutions to GP Surgeries for all clerical positions.

Our Mission is to connect great organisations with even greater people.

• GP Surgery
• South Shields
• 25-30 hours per week
• Initially Tempoary
• EMIS
• Immediate Start available

The role of the Medical Receptionist will be too:

• Greet all visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers’ request appropriately
• Register new patients in a timely manner, educating them on the practice booking options
• Identify and understand patient needs and requirements, through appropriate questioning
• Maintain high standards of patient confidentiality.
• Carry out all necessary general office duties
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

The suitable Medical Receptionist will:

• Have previous work history in a similar fast paced environment
• Possess knowledge and experience of EMIS
• Demonstrate an outgoing, friendly personality with a desire to meet new people
• Have the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively
• Have the ability to stay calm under pressure and to be able to multi-task in a similar environment
• Demonstrate a willingness to adapt to the changing working practices of a busy medical environment
• Have good administrative, IT and keyboard skills

The successful Medical Receptionist will receive:

• £13.50ph
• Support and guidance from a friendly and professional team
• Generous Holiday allowance
• Free Parking