Wootton Vale and Shortstown Surgery is a forward thinking, innovative practice looking to recruit a GP assistant/healthcare coordinator to join their dynamic team on a full or part-time basis, depending on experience. Although this is a permanent position, we will consider flexible contract options.
We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate a talent for helping our patients to achieve the best clinical outcome and who is looking to build a career in the healthcare sector. There is opportunity to progress, learning new skills and achieving GPA accreditation and for those already accredited the opportunity to develop further.
Some flexibility is required as you will sometimes need to work additional or alternative hours, to cover for colleagues.
Main responsibilities will include;
- Manage referrals via the appropriate system for clinicians.
- Follow up referrals if required.
- Co-ordinate the referral process and ensure all referrals are received.
- Respond to patient enquires and speak with them where required.
- Draft letters for clinicians where appropriate.
- Co-ordinate birthday QOF reviews for all long-term conditions
- Generate ICE forms for all blood tests.
- Generate invites and co-ordinate booking of appointments for these reviews.
- Arrange home visits for housebound patients.
- Maintain obesity register.
- Responsibility for project managing the seasonal influenza programme.
Please see the job description attached.