Reception Manager

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Full timePer hour
Location: Orpington
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Job offered by: Knoll Medical Practice
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Category:
Job Summary:

To be responsible for the efficient management and direction of the reception team, ensuring all administrative duties are performed effectively and to the required standard, meeting the objectives of the practice.

To support the management team in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I), safety, health, environment and fire (SHEF), quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development, and to carry out other duties as directed by the management team.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Reception Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Overseeing the administration and support operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities

Line managing all reception staff, leading staff induction, development, providing guidance and direction, ensuring staff are up to date with mandatory training

Completing staff appraisals as required

Identifying and delivering team training where required

Compiling reception staff rotas

Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitor’s letters and DVLA forms etc

Leading patient participation group (PPG) meetings and being first point of contact for PPG representatives

Reviewing and updating all administrative and reception policies and procedures as required

Supporting the management team in the compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan

Developing, implementing and embedding efficient office processes and procedures to adhere to extant legislation

Coordinating the provision of cover, ensuring sufficient cover is provided for periods of leave and other staff absences

Produce job descriptions, advertise jobs, shortlist, interview with operations/practice manager for reception staff

Providing initial guidance and advice to patients who wish to verbally complain

Managing all deliveries to the practice, ensuring adherence to the cold chain policy as necessary

Acting as building fire marshal, ensuring evacuation lists are current and that the visitors’ log is used appropriately

Attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Deputise for the operations/practice manager during periods of absence

Partake in audit as directed by management

Coordinate and produce meeting agendas and record the minutes of meetings

Support operations/practice manager in the maintenance of the practice website and social media accounts

Promote the use of the Friends and Family Test, NHS Choices and Google reviews

Champion continuous improvement, encouraging staff to participate and make suggestions for continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with QOF targets

Effectively manage stationary levels and order stationary when necessary, ensuring the practice receives the best possible pricing on stationary items

Essential Skills:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT Skills (generic)

Clear, polite telephone manner

Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Effective time management (planning and organisation)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem Solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow procedure

Nice-to-Have Skills:

EMIS user skills

Previous healthcare setting experience

Personal Qualities:

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative

Motivated

Initiative and judgement (knowing when to ask for help)

Forward thinker

High levels of integrity

Sensitive and empathetic

Ability to work under pressure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Join our team as a Reception Manager and be part of a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued. If you have a passion for providing exceptional customer service and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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