Digital Patient Services Level 3 Apprenticeship - Whitefriars Surgery
QA Limited · Scotland · PH1 1PP
About the role
π Join Whitefriars Surgery's awesome team as our friendly front-line hero! π€© Ready to level up your digital skills and earn a qualification while keeping our practice running smoothly? π»β¨
Whitefriars Surgery (The Red Practice) is looking for a super organised and welcoming individual to join our supportive crew. As the first person patients connect with, you'll be the face of our practice, delivering service with a smile that's all about our CARES values: Compassion, Agility, Respect, Excellence, and Service. β€οΈπ¨ππ
Your mission will involve mastering appointment management, triaging patient questions like a pro, and pointing everyone in the right direction. You'll also become a whiz with our clinical systems, keeping records on point and helping everything flow. π₯
The best part? You'll be working towards a qualification in Digital Applications Support. Think of it as leveling up your tech game and building a foundation for a future career, all while getting a recognised credential. ππ
What you'll be doing:
- Be the main point of contact for patients and healthcare pros via phone, email, and in person. ππ§πΆββοΈ
- Deliver a top-notch, friendly, and efficient front-of-house experience. π
- Handle appointment requests and keep our booking system organised. ποΈ
- Triage patient questions and direct them to the best service or clinician. π§
- Become an expert in DOCMAN, managing and processing clinical info. ποΈ
- Keep patient records accurate using our clinical systems (like EMIS/SystmOne/Vision). βοΈ
- Input and code patient data correctly. π’
- Respond to requests from patients, colleagues, and other organisations. π§
- Process referrals to specialists and help with other key tasks. π€
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and documents. βοΈ
- Help with patient registrations and update their details. π€
- Process system requests like SARs, insurance forms, and DVLA docs. π
- Team up with the rest of us to make sure the practice runs like a dream. π―
Bonus points if you have:
- A friendly, professional, and approachable vibe. π
- Ace communication and people skills. π£οΈ
- Super organised with a keen eye for detail. π
- Can smash it solo or as part of a team. ποΈββοΈ
- Resilient and can handle a busy environment. πͺ
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday, with shifts covering 8am β 6pm. β°
Perks:
- A flexible approach to working to help you nail that work-life balance. βοΈ
Future prospects:
- Get this: 90% of QA apprentices land a permanent job after finishing their course! That's 20% higher than the national average. ππ
Ready to apply?
Click that apply button to dive in and find out more! Psst... applications might close early, so don't wait to secure your spot! π
Key responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for patients and healthcare professionals
- Process appointment requests and manage the practice appointment system
- Triage patient queries and signpost to the most appropriate service or clinician
- Maintain and update accurate patient records using clinical systems
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure smooth day-to-day practice operations
