Old School Surgery

Medical Secretary

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Job summary

Part-time experienced Medical Secretary role within a friendly village practice. Approx 10-15 hours per week,( Tuesday and Friday ) hours and salary negotiable (dependant on experience) . Job-holder will be responsible for a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties.

Main duties of the job

  • Audio type all patient, referral and third party letters as required.
  • Process all referrals via most appropriate channel and ensure all necessary documentation accompanies the referral.
  • To ensure all urgent referrals are typed and processed within the required timeframe.
  • To type invoices as required.
  • Enter all correspondence and log all referrals onto the Practice clinical system (EMIS Web)
  • Liaise with patients, hospitals and other providers to ensure the best outcome for patients.
  • Service meeting, circulating the agenda and minuting meetings.
  • General office duties including but not limited to photocopying, emailing, answering telephone calls and, dealing with queries.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy working area at all times and help to ensure all patient areas are maintained to a general standard of cleanliness.
  • Supporting clinical staff and practice manager with general administrative and secretarial tasks as requested.
  • Any other task reasonably requested and commensurate with the role.

About us

We are a small and friendly team with a staff of approximately 20 within the practice. We have ample staff parking.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with excellent medical secretary skills and a good understanding of confidentiality.

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Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0101-24-0001

Job locations

Bolts Hill

Chartham

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 7JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Audio type all patient, referral and third party letters as required.
  • Process all referrals via most appropriate channel and ensure all necessary documentation accompanies the referral.
  • To ensure all urgent referrals are typed and processed within the required timeframe.
  • To type invoices as required.
  • Enter all correspondence and log all referrals onto the Practice clinical system (EMIS Web)
  • Liaise with patients, hospitals and other providers to ensure the best outcome for patients.
  • Service meeting, circulating the agenda and minuting meetings.
  • General office duties including but not limited to photocopying, emailing, answering telephone calls and, dealing with queries.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy working area at all times and help to ensure all patient areas are maintained to a general standard of cleanliness.
  • Supporting clinical staff and practice manager with general administrative and secretarial tasks as requested.
  • Any other task reasonably requested and commensurate with the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Audio type all patient, referral and third party letters as required.
  • Process all referrals via most appropriate channel and ensure all necessary documentation accompanies the referral.
  • To ensure all urgent referrals are typed and processed within the required timeframe.
  • To type invoices as required.
  • Enter all correspondence and log all referrals onto the Practice clinical system (EMIS Web)
  • Liaise with patients, hospitals and other providers to ensure the best outcome for patients.
  • Service meeting, circulating the agenda and minuting meetings.
  • General office duties including but not limited to photocopying, emailing, answering telephone calls and, dealing with queries.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy working area at all times and help to ensure all patient areas are maintained to a general standard of cleanliness.
  • Supporting clinical staff and practice manager with general administrative and secretarial tasks as requested.
  • Any other task reasonably requested and commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English grade C or above.
  • Experience of working as a Medical Secretary.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent telephone manner.
  • Strong IT skills including audio typing.
  • Ability to problem solve and work independently.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.

Desirable

  • Secretarial Qualification.
  • EMIS Web experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Medical Secretary.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice.
  • Experience of EMIS.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English grade C or above.
  • Experience of working as a Medical Secretary.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent telephone manner.
  • Strong IT skills including audio typing.
  • Ability to problem solve and work independently.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.

Desirable

  • Secretarial Qualification.
  • EMIS Web experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Medical Secretary.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice.
  • Experience of EMIS.

Employer details

Employer name

Old School Surgery

Address

Bolts Hill

Chartham

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 7JX


Employer's website

https://www.oldschoolsurgerykent.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Old School Surgery

Address

Bolts Hill

Chartham

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 7JX


Employer's website

https://www.oldschoolsurgerykent.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Fran Anderson

frances.anderson7@nhs.net

07967834293

Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0101-24-0001

Job locations

Bolts Hill

Chartham

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 7JX


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