Office Administrative Assistant - Modern Apprenticeship - 18008

​Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months
Salary: £11,833 per annum
Employer: GP Practice based in the north-east of Edinburgh
Closing Date: This position will close when a suitable candidate is found

This role is varied, challenging and requires the ability to work efficiently and accurately to ensure the smooth running of the practice. You will work towards SCQF Level 6 Business and Administration.

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Employer:
 
GP Practice based in the north-east of Edinburgh.
 
Environment:
 
The post is varied, challenging and requires the ability to work efficiently and accurately to ensure the smooth running of the practice. This role is ideally suited to a recent school/college leaver interested in pursuing a career in Medical Administration. There is potential for a permanent contract on completion of the Modern Apprenticeship.
 
What might a day in this role look like?
 
Your duties will include:
 

• Meeting and greeting patients
• Scheduling appointments
• Audio typing
• Maintain data entry and spreadsheets
• Office administration including filing, photocopying, post duties and office stationery
• Continuously improve customer service
• Maintain and build relations with new and existing clients
• Complete training activity for core skills, own role and multi-skilling
• Demonstrate flexibility and team-working in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the overall business
• Compliance with company administration policies and procedures
• Desire to learn new skills and gain knowledge
• Ability to take instruction
• Ad hoc duties as and when required to meet business needs.

 
What will I learn?
 
You will learn all aspects of working in a busy medical Practice and how to use NHS online systems.  As you will be one of the main points of contact for our clients, you will also learn the basics of customer service and the use of our diary management system. The successful candidate will be enrolled onto SCQF Level 6 Business and Administration.

What qualifications/skills are required?
 
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work well under pressure, unsupervised in often complex and unpredictable situations.
 

• Minimum National 5 or equivalent in English / Maths
• Computer literacy and keyboard skills essential
• Communication skills
• Positive outlook
• Ability to work as part of a team.

 

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