Secretary
St James Medical Practice
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Job summary
Due to rapid practice growth, St James Medical Practice is seeking new Secretary to join our multidisciplinary team. The role will incorporate the duties of a Medical Secretary and those of Non NHS Secretary along with our current Secretary and Non NHS Administrator.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the medical secretary. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required
b. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
c. Manage all enquires in an effective manner
d. Maintain an accurate referrals database
e. Action all incoming faxes
f. Process calling letters as requested
g. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records
h. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
i. Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
j. Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms
k. Read code data on Emis Web
l. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
m. Manage all administrative queries as necessary
n. Carry out system searches as requested
o. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
p. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
About us
We are a dynamic inner London Practice who embraces innovation. We currently have 17,000 patients and will be moving to a new purpose built surgery in May 2023. We have operated a total triage approach since the Pandemic and have a low number of home visits.
We currently have 2 Partners, 5 salaried GPs, 5 Long Term Locums, 2 Physician associates, 3 Pharmacists, 1 Paramedic, 2 Nurses and 1 HCA all working collaboratively. Appointment lengths are flexible dependent on patient need, a cap is applied to ensure a safe number of patients are offered care on a daily basis.
We recognise the value of working alongside patients and professionals and value a good work life balance, whilst striving to deliver excellent care to our local population.
Date posted
15 May 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0934-24-0001
Job locations
47 St James Street
Walthamstow
London
E17 7NH
Employer details
Employer name
St James Medical Practice
Address
47 St James Street
Walthamstow
London
E17 7NH
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