Apprenticeship Medical Receptionist / Administrator MOUNT PLEASANT HEALTH CENTRE

The apprentice will welcome patients and deal with incoming calls and emails and act upon them accordingly, booking appointments; act on tasks, process all telephone requests, general administration, other duties as and when requested. Business Admin level 3 Apprenticeship training provided by PMA Ltd and on the job training.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    The salary will be agreed upon appointment

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Our Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 18:00.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156351

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role of a medical receptionist/administrator is the face of the practice to patients and other visitors. we are looking for an apprentice who is friendly, presentable and willing to contribute as a team player to the smooth running of the practice.

Duties will include identifying patients' problems and bringing them to the attentions of the correct clinician, they will welcome patients and deal with incoming calls and emails and act upon them accordingly, booking appointments, act on tasks requested by other members of the practice team; process all telephone requests in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner; general administration, other duties as and when requested.

List of Job responsibilities;

  • Answering phone calls in a timely manner
  • eConsultation
  • Handling patients’ emails
  • Processing appointments
  • Signposting patients to appropriated healthcare services
  • Processing repeated prescriptions
  • Front desk duties and receiving patients
  • Registration on new patients
  • Scanning
  • Accurately record and update patients’ data
  • Deal with general enquiries
  • General reception duties
  • Assist with cancelling and rescheduling appointments as required
  • Updating the computerised appointments system as required
  • Liaising with local hospitals, pharmacies and other health care professionals as required
  • Ensure confidentiality of all records

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

Business Admin level 3 Apprenticeship; training in the workplace provided by PMA Ltd.

You will have on the job training within the organisation and have an assigned assessor who will provide you with additional training sessions and assessments to gain the business administrator qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Career progression within the company or primary care network

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3 to 9) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 to 9) Desired

About the employer

Mount Pleasant Health Centre is one of the largest training practices in Exeter, serving over 17,000 patients in a purpose-built premises. We are a SystmOne Practice. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring place to work, with an open-door policy and daily team meetings where there is no such thing as a stupid question. As a result, the majority of our GP team is made up of doctors who were once trainees at the practice and enjoyed it so much they decided to stay.

Employer

MOUNT PLEASANT HEALTH CENTRE

Address

MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD

EXETER

EX4 7BW

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Training

Training provider

PMA LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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