Medical Receptionist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE23 6QQ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Greeting and booking in or patients for surgeries and clinics. Dealing with patient enquiries efficiently and courteously. The receiving and recording of telephone messages taking appropriate action Making appointments on Systm One, by processing appointment requests for on the day and future appointments from patients on the telephone. Dealing with all telephone queries/requests from patients, and acting as liaison with the Doctors/Nurses as necessary. Pulling and filing medical records as necessary. Processing repeat prescriptions and filing for collection within 48 hours. Taking home visit requests Advising patients of relevant charges for private services Receiving specimens from patients ensuring all their details have been recorded whilst following Health & Safety policy. To have a thorough knowledge of all practice policies and procedures To work in accordance of written protocols Provide administrative support for clinical staff. Filing patient records and correspondence when necessary. Opening and distribution or practice post. Registering new patients following the Registration Protocol. Scanning of documents onto the medical system. To send letters to patients as necessary. Photocopying of notes and other information. Changing details on Systm One i.e. Change of address, telephone numbers etc Knowledge of south Asian languages (Punjabi and Urdu)