Job Description
Job summary
Ready to make an impact? Why not consider joining us as a Patient Services Assistant within AWC Division of Modality Partnership!
If you love helping people, enjoy variety, you want to acquire skills which embrace new technologies, and you want a role where everyday matters, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and join a team that values commitment, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE).
We are looking for Patient Services Assistant (Receptionist) to join our team at Farfield Group Practice part time for 16 hours per week. This is so much more than a traditional reception role as you will be a vital part of a team embracing technology and automation to support online, patient-facing services, and back-office administration.
Your acquired skills will maximise the use of technology to manage patient appointments and enquiries efficiently, helping ensure our practices run smoothly while delivering an outstanding patient experience.
If you are a problem-solver who enjoys interacting with people and want to make a real difference every day, this could be the role for you.
Why join us?
NHS pension scheme
Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
Employee discounts and benefits
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Career development and education pathways
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Flexible working options
Wellbeing support initiatives
Main duties of the job
This is a dynamic, patient-facing, back-office, and digitally advanced customer service role that maximises the use of digital tools and automation to maximise patient care and the overall patient experience. You will provide compassionate support, answer patient queries, and signpost to the right team member.
You will work in innovative ways, embracing new technologies such as digital patient triage and automation to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing appointments and patient enquiries using the provision of digital patient triage which may be initiated through online, in person, or via telephone requests
Handling administrative tasks efficiently embracing IT and innovative automation
Supporting the practice with flexibility, innovation, and problem-solving
Contributing as a confident and caring member of the team
You will need adaptability, initiative, and the drive to make a difference every day and in return you will be rewarded with meaningful work, genuine job satisfaction, and the fulfilment of seeing the positive impact you make as part of a supportive, values-driven team.
Job description
You should refer to the supporting documents for a full JD outlining core responsibilities.
You will thrive if you enjoy a challenge of learning new skills, embracing new technologies including automation, helping patients, managing information efficiently, and enhancing IT skills with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, clinical systems and other systems.
If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding role in a growing, supportive team, wed love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment Requirements:
Vaccinations: Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmental risks.
Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.
References: Two references required, one of which must be your current/most recent employer and reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.
Employment history: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.