Dr receptionist

Lorne

I worked in a GP practice for 3 years, loved it. Definitely emphasise caring side to personality, attention to detail, telephone skills, being able to record details accurately, enjoying seeing tasks through to completion and problem solving. A willingness to undergo further training should also be helpful. Think about doing a medical terminology course at local college, it is really helpful.

Good luck!

Lorne

Ooh - working under pressure and timekeeping would also be helpful to mention!

safesound

LittleVoice wrote: »

• 8 Years experience working with the public on a one-to-one basis. Already changed on proof reading
• ECDL [strike]certificate passed in[/strike]2005 changed to
• ECDL Passed in 2005 with X University
  
• Team building experience during retail Management training
• Typing speed: 40WPM
• Excellent inter-personal skills with a confident, efficient and calm manner[strike].[/strike]
• Trained and experienced in countering aggression [strike]Aggressive situation management training.[/strike] I like this so I'll reprint my CV with the rewording
• Excellent telephone skills
• Strong organisational/multi-tasking skills with an eye for detail

Thanks for that!

therealdessie

Might change that team building part - would you be building a team? If not you might appear over-qualified. Also, if you do live 500 yds away then why not drop your CV in by hand and show off some of those interpersonal skills

Also consider re-organising skills in order of the priority they might want them in, rather than what could seem like a random list. Remember interest will wane the further down the page they go.

And, good luck!

Purdy_1

You may have to consider changing drs as the receptionists have access to all patient medical notes - including yours. I would not like work collegues of mine to have access to all of my medical history whether it is in work capacity or not.

I worked as a drs receptionist for a while until I left for my current job (something I regret!)

Mips

You could emphasise that you understand the Data Protection Act since you worked with the CSA.. and know you are not to blab about sensitive information!

I am sure you know what I mean, I just didn't explain it very well :eek:

safesound

therealdessie wrote: »

Also, if you do live 500 yds away then why not drop your CV in by hand and show off some of those interpersonal skills

I did just that this afternoon, but unfortunately the Practice Manager wasnt around to dazzle with my charm and superb people skills
I will need to wait until the 15th now to find out if they offer me an interview.
Thanks allot guys, I wouldn't have been able to put together a CV I was so confident with if it weren't for all your great suggestions. I love having a think tank on hand whenever I need one :j

nzmegs

Two years ago I got a job as a receptionist with your exact set of skills. I had previously worked in retail and i had just passed my ECDL. The computer skills i had were invaluable - but I could have got away with much less.
Just remember to be really friendly - our practise recptionist is really unfriendly and a bit scary!

therealdessie

Well good luck, and now is the time to brush up on your technique in any case! Have a think about times in retail that you have had to deal with difficult people - angry, learning difficulties, hearing disabilities etc since they're going to be especially interested in how you deal with those kinds of people. System skills are nice, but in these kinds of jobs a professional front is much more important.

jobbingmusician

I would not use the phrase 'countering aggression' - this sounds confrontational. 'Defusing aggression' might be a better phrase.