Receptionist and Administrator Apprenticeship

Summary

The Market Cross Surgery are seeking to recruit a Reception/Administrator Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity, working alongside experienced staff to gain experience in working in a general practice. You will provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday, working hours to be agreed 08:00 - 18:30

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Reception Duties:

To greet and receive patients in a courteous manner and oversee the smooth running of appointments for Doctors / Nurses / Health Care Assistant
To make appointments for patients who contact the surgery in person or by telephone, according to appointments policy
To understand and carry out the arrangements for a patient to be seen in a medical emergency in liaison with the Duty Doctor
To explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to all patients new to the Practice, ensuring that all procedures are followed
To advise patients of relevant charges for private services, receive payment and issues receipts for such monies
To answer general enquiries from both patients and visitors in a courteous and efficient manner
To receive requests for home visits and record relevant information prior to passing to Doctor
To receive requests from colleagues for transport and follow surgery procedures to book ambulance and document
To update information on computer as required. E.g. Change of name / address etc. New patient registrations
To relay information to patients as required by Doctors / Nurses
To check the Amendments and Deductions on the GP Links system daily and take action as necessary
To oversee incoming records on GP2GP and advise the doctors of medication that requires authorisation as appropriate

Management of Appointment Sysstem:

Making appointments on the computer
Ensure total familiarity with the appointment system including regular and incidental variations
Ensure sufficient information is taken to retrieve the correct patient records
Monitor the effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to management

Operation of Telephone System:

Receive and make calls as required
Divert calls and take any messages as appropriate
Report any telephone system faults to the Reception Manager immediately

General Duties:

Generally assisting Doctors, Nurses and colleagues etc.
Holiday relief and cover for sickness of colleagues when necessary
Ensure all windows and doors are locked before leaving surgery at the end of the day
Ensure all lights and other electrical equipment is switched off at the end of the day
Various errands as may reasonably be required by Doctors or the Practice Manager
Any other duties as may be required from time to time
Administration

Administrative Duties:

To open the post, sort and distribute appropriately
To prepare the internal post ready for the courier to collect
To prepare the external post and take to the post office
To check in and check out private work in the blue book with accuracy
To photocopy patient records for solicitors etc. as appropriate
To photocopy and send insurance/medical reports as required ensuring that appropriate records are maintained
To photocopy standard letters/forms etc. for use within the surgery. Data Entry / Management
To process reports received from the Out of Hours Provider / Physiotherapy
To import clinical correspondence from the emails and process as appropriate
To scan clinical correspondence in to the patient record
To code clinical information using workflow ensuring READ code accuracy

Where you’ll work

The Market Cross Surgery, 7 Market Place
Bury St. Edmunds
IP28 7EG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

The learner will be studying the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
IT skills
Administrative skills
Team working

Other requirements

Patient facing with long periods of computer & telephone-based work.

About this company

The Market cross surgery is a a primary care service for the people of Mildenhall and surrounding villages. We have a population of around 12,000 patients and dispense to approximately 4500. Our team consists of Partners, Doctors, Nurses,Administrators, Receptionists and additional team members from Forest Heath PCN.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of apprenticeship, the candidate may be offered roles such as: Administration, Lead Reception Lead, Operations Manager

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