Apprentice Medical Administrator
- Employer
- NHS England Apprenticeships
- Location
- Redcar
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- 3 Dec 2022
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- Specialism
- Health & Social Care
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Permanent
Job Details
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Primary Care team in Redcar. The role of the Medical Administrator is a unique role, combining both reception and secretarial duties, alongside more complex tasks, such as prescription management.
There is one post available - 37 hours/week. Which includes study time towards the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Qualification.
A Medical Administrator performs a combination of reception, and clerical/administration work in a customer-focused role. The post-holder will be part of a team of Medical Administrators who together ensure the smooth operation of telephony and back-office functions of a busy GP surgery. The post-holder will need good communication skills, of calm and organised nature and be able to multi-task in a busy working environment. The post-holder should be a team player who is also able to work autonomously without the need for close supervision.
Main duties of the job
A combination of reception, and clerical/administration work in a customer-focused role.
The post-holder will be part of a team of Medical Administrators who together ensure the smooth operation of telephony and back-office functions of a busy GP surgery.
About us
Located in the compact seaside town of Redcar, we are a traditional GP Practice partnership with a progressive ethos. The partnership consists of four GP's and a Management Partner. We are a teaching Practice (Registrars and medical students) and are well supported by an extensive team (which includes Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Phlebotomists, Administration & Clerical staff and an active Patient Participation Group). We have relatively new purpose built premises within Redcar Primary Care Hospital and so Physiotherapy, Radiology, Endoscopy, Audiology, Minor injuries and X-Ray facilities are on-site. Our new building offers excellent facilities and ample free parking.
Date posted
15 November 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£4.81 an hour
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3401-22-2732
Job locations
Redcar Primary Care Hospital
West Dyke Road
Redcar
Teesside
TS10 4NW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification. Please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification. Please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates are expected to have functional skills in Maths and English, to enable them to carry out their duties.
Desirable
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English
- Audio typing qualifications
- Information Technology (IT) qualifications which demonstrate the candidates skills and abilities (e.g. typing and secretarial certificates/IT certificates)
Experience
Essential
- None
Desirable
- Previous experience in a customer service role
- Experience of working with System One (clinical computer system)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates are expected to have functional skills in Maths and English, to enable them to carry out their duties.
Desirable
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English
- Audio typing qualifications
- Information Technology (IT) qualifications which demonstrate the candidates skills and abilities (e.g. typing and secretarial certificates/IT certificates)
Experience
Essential
- None
Desirable
- Previous experience in a customer service role
- Experience of working with System One (clinical computer system)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Green House Surgery
Address
Redcar Primary Care Hospital
West Dyke Road
Redcar
Teesside
TS10 4NW
Employer's website
https://www.thegreenhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Green House Surgery
Address
Redcar Primary Care Hospital
West Dyke Road
Redcar
Teesside
TS10 4NW
Employer's website
https://www.thegreenhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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