Care Co-ordinator

Embrace Medical Centre in Ipswich have an opportunity for an additional care co-ordinator to join our team on a full or part-time basis. Morning and evening shifts are available and will be within our opening hours of 8am - 6.30pm and can be discussed at interview. The successful applicant will need to be flexible, assisting with over-time and sickness cover. 

The care co-ordinator is a dynamic and multifaceted role that supports the clinical and administrative functions of the healthcare practice. The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating patient care, managing reception-based tasks, undertaking medical secretary responsibilities, performing general administrative duties, and providing support within the clinical hub as needed. 

This is a great opportunity to work with an innovative and expanding surgery alongside current members of staff.

This position requires excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the practice.

The ideal applicant will have the following attributes, skills and experience:

• Experience of patient face-to-face patient care
• IT skills - good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of data entry and diary use
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to organise and maintain office space.
• Ability to cope with a busy and fast paced working environment
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong team player
• Smart appearance
• Exercise tact and discretion at all times
• Demonstrate initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift
• Demonstrate flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours

We are a small but passionate and close knit surgery located in Kesgrave, surrounded by affluent and prosperous areas on the outskirts of Ipswich. Our staff and patients are held with the upmost importance and we strive daily to look after them to the highest possible standard. All staff from clinical to non-clinical are offered a well-balanced workload and have full access to a supportive team both in and out of their specialist area.

Embrace Medical Centre itself is a practice using Systmone clinical system. We are pleased to announce our connection with the new Wolsey PCN, this new collaboration is between a select number of GP practices within the local area.

 

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