Medical Receptionist Apprentice
- Recruiter
- QA Ltd (Apprenticeships)
- Location
- Maidstone
- Salary
- 6825.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 24 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 28 Feb 2017
- Sectors
- Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an exciting and vibrant company. Apply now and don't delay!
You will be working for...
A General Practitioner Surgery in Maidstone. All staff, receptionists, nurses and doctors work together as a team. We are here to provide an effective, efficient and holistic care to the practice population, relating each individual needs.
Be part of QA's 10k in Tech and add yourself to the UK's tech explosion!
In this job you will be doing...
- Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
- Filing and retrieving of paperwork
- Answering telephone, taking messages and transferring calls
- Booking & confirming appointments with GPs & Nurses on the telephone and in person
- Assisting in setting up electronic appointment schedules
- Keeping the reception area, notice boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
- Checking and re-stocking of consulting rooms
- Scanning and e-filing patient documentation
- Provision of refreshments for staff and visitors as required
- Providing clerical assistance to practice staff which may include typing up of patient's referrals, e-referrals, insurance reports- non NHS based work
- Data entry and checking/auditing patient based data
- Dealing with external agencies (secondary care; district nurses; community care; council; insurance companies; public bodies etc.) on behalf of the Surgery and the Patients
- Minute taking at internal meetings
- Stock control of stationery and paper goods, as well as stock checks of medical items and equipment
- Updating patients' medical records as required
Your training will...
Start with a 12-14 month Business apprenticeship, which consists of 10 days of in-centre training in combination with work-based assessment, covering: IT skills, Customer service, Administration and Complaints handling.
You will gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Business & Administration. This fantastic opportunity can potentially lead to you earning GBP25k in a business role.
Who should apply...
- Someone with good organisational skills
- Someone with good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- An individual who can demonstrate excellent customer service to all patients
- Someone with ideally 5 GCSE Grades (C and above) or equivalent, including Maths and English
What happens when I finish my apprenticeship...
92% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their Business Admin apprenticeship. Additionally may be opportunities to undertake further learning such as Higher apprenticeships.
It only takes a minute to apply for a Business Admin apprenticeship with QA and begin your Business Admin career with great prospects today.
QA's apprenticeship programmes are part-funded by ESF. The ESF is Europe's main instrument for supporting jobs, helping people get better jobs and ensuring fairer job opportunities for all EU citizens
For more information about QA Apprenticeships, please visit our website. Note: This advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised close date is reached.
You will be working for...
A General Practitioner Surgery in Maidstone. All staff, receptionists, nurses and doctors work together as a team. We are here to provide an effective, efficient and holistic care to the practice population, relating each individual needs.
Be part of QA's 10k in Tech and add yourself to the UK's tech explosion!
In this job you will be doing...
- Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
- Filing and retrieving of paperwork
- Answering telephone, taking messages and transferring calls
- Booking & confirming appointments with GPs & Nurses on the telephone and in person
- Assisting in setting up electronic appointment schedules
- Keeping the reception area, notice boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
- Checking and re-stocking of consulting rooms
- Scanning and e-filing patient documentation
- Provision of refreshments for staff and visitors as required
- Providing clerical assistance to practice staff which may include typing up of patient's referrals, e-referrals, insurance reports- non NHS based work
- Data entry and checking/auditing patient based data
- Dealing with external agencies (secondary care; district nurses; community care; council; insurance companies; public bodies etc.) on behalf of the Surgery and the Patients
- Minute taking at internal meetings
- Stock control of stationery and paper goods, as well as stock checks of medical items and equipment
- Updating patients' medical records as required
Your training will...
Start with a 12-14 month Business apprenticeship, which consists of 10 days of in-centre training in combination with work-based assessment, covering: IT skills, Customer service, Administration and Complaints handling.
You will gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Business & Administration. This fantastic opportunity can potentially lead to you earning GBP25k in a business role.
Who should apply...
- Someone with good organisational skills
- Someone with good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- An individual who can demonstrate excellent customer service to all patients
- Someone with ideally 5 GCSE Grades (C and above) or equivalent, including Maths and English
What happens when I finish my apprenticeship...
92% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their Business Admin apprenticeship. Additionally may be opportunities to undertake further learning such as Higher apprenticeships.
It only takes a minute to apply for a Business Admin apprenticeship with QA and begin your Business Admin career with great prospects today.
QA's apprenticeship programmes are part-funded by ESF. The ESF is Europe's main instrument for supporting jobs, helping people get better jobs and ensuring fairer job opportunities for all EU citizens
For more information about QA Apprenticeships, please visit our website. Note: This advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised close date is reached.