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Medical Receptionist Apprenticeship GREENBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Greenbank Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Receptionist/Administrator Apprentice. The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Reception and Administration team, and have a very varied role. Being a confident communicator with the public is essential.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 13 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,544.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, Shifts will be a mixture of: 7.30am - 3.00pm and 11.00am - 6.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000093102

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Main Responsibilities:

  • Reception - greeting patients and dealing with queries
  • Answering phone calls
  • Answering queries from patients and colleagues
  • Making appointments
  • Will learn how to use EMIS, Accurx (text messaging software), docman (used for hospital letters)
  • The successful candidate will move on to coding and referrals once they are proficient in the basic booking of appointments and dealing with patients and third party queries

Company Benefits:

  • 28 holidays plus bank holidays
  • Sick pay
  • Accrued over-time

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Functional Skills English Level 2
  • Functional Skills maths Level 2

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Damar have had apprentices complete apprenticeships at Greenbank Medical Practice before
  • There will be the opportunity to discuss a full-time role for the successful candidate here

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4/A*-C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.

About the employer

Friendly, established Practice in Glodwick, Oldham As a Practice we have a commitment to provide our patients with effective and efficient health care services in a sensitive, caring and confidential manner. Our purpose is to provide all patients with the highest quality of care and continuous improvement of healthcare. We aim to achieve this by continuing to offer training and development to both clinical and administration staff, to achieve the latest advances in primary healthcare.

Employer

GREENBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address

NUGGET STREET

OLDHAM

OL4 1BN

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Training

Training provider

DAMAR LIMITED

Contact

Sabina Adam

Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com

07566289979

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 13 Jan 2023