The General Practice Assistant (GPA) provides a unique opportunity to work in the NHS primary care team and implement a fulfilling role providing care for the local population alongside a team of GPs and other clinical and non-clinical members.
The GPA will have a key role in working closely with the GP to support the smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of local policy and procedures.
Main duties of the job
The GP Assistant will:
- Sort clinical post and prioritise for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting documents to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
- Extract all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to clinical notes and assisting with reaching QOF targets.
- Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments for patients
- Preparing patients to see the GP, taking a brief clinical history and performing basic assessments in readiness for the GP appointment.
- Testing urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy.
- Completing basic administration for the GP to approve and sign documents such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
Experience
Previous administrative experience in a healthcare setting or similar environment is highly desirable
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with patients and team members
Knowledge of medical terminology to accurately understand clinical documents and communicate with healthcare professionals
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently using effective time management techniques
Familiarity with IT systems used in healthcare environments is advantageous (Systm1)
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Join us as a GP Assistant where your enthusiasm for healthcare support will make a meaningful difference! We value energetic individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and are eager to contribute to exceptional patient care through excellent administrative support.
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person