Medical Receptionist

South Shields, South Tyneside EJ Connect EJ Connect are a specialist Recruitment Agency, providing Permanent and Temporary staffing solutions to GP Surgeries for all clerical positions. Our Mission is to connect great organisations with even greater people. Medical Receptionist * GP Surgery * South Shields * 25-30 hours per week * Initially Tempoary * EMIS * Immediate Start available The role of the Medical Receptionist will be too: * Greet all visitors in a professional and friendly manner * Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers’ request appropriately * Register new patients in a timely manner, educating them on the practice booking options * Identify and understand patient needs and requirements, through appropriate questioning * Maintain high standards of patient confidentiality. * Carry out all necessary general office duties * Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times The suitable Medical Receptionist will: * Have previous work history in a similar fast paced environment * Possess knowledge and experience of EMIS * Demonstrate an outgoing, friendly personality with a desire to meet new people * Have the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively * Have the ability to stay calm under pressure and to be able to multi-task in a similar environment * Demonstrate a willingness to adapt to the changing working practices of a busy medical environment * Have good administrative, IT and keyboard skills The successful Medical Receptionist will receive: * £13.50ph * Support and guidance from a friendly and professional team * Generous Holiday allowance * Free Parking Should you be interested in this role, please call (phone number removed)