Dr J Kedward and Partners

Medical Secretary

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Medical Secretary for our surgery at London Road Surgery.

Applicants need to demonstrate a professional and friendly manner. Along with advanced computer skills and medical terminology knowledge is desirable, for choose and book system and electronic referrals. Applicants will have to have a good attention for detail and work with a high level of accuracy. Applicants need to demonstrate good organisational skills and willingness to work individually and as part of a team. Experience of previous medical secretarial work, referral process and System One is desirable although training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Secretary will be the initial point of contact for any referrals at the practice along with communicating with hospitals. Also monitoring the advice and guidance and worklists.

About us

We are a dedicated team, committed to continuously improving the service and delivering high quality comprehensive patient care, patient safety, holistic management and support for our diverse population.

We are a friendly and supportive training practice. We have a large team of clinical and non clinical staff. Our dedicated team include of 10 GP partners, Salaried doctors, GP Registrars, ANP, Practice Nurses, HCA, Pharmacist, Pharmacy technicians, Trainee pharmacy technicians, Prescription team, Administration and Reception teams.

We are based over 2 sites and have a patient list size of over 22,000.

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Will be discussed during interview

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3031-24-0002

Job locations

The Health Centre

84-86 London Road

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK42 0NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary responsibilities

  • Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS), electronic referrals via systmone and updating tasks appropriately
  • To oversee the Choose and Book System including the daily monitoring of the activity lists and any other associated administration tasks including advice and guidance.
  • Any referrals declined and following up as necessary.
  • Typing letters and associated documentation as required
  • Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
  • Managing all enquiries in an effective manner
  • Maintaining an accurate referrals database
  • Actioning all incoming emails and systmconnects
  • Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare record
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing tasks relating to MCCD
  • Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
  • Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
  • Managing all administrative queries as necessary
  • Carrying out system searches as requested
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
  • Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Partake in audits directed by the audit lead
  • Support patient support team, providing cover during staff absences
  • There will be requirement to work 3 sessions a month in reception - this will entail answering calls, working on front reception. All training will be provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary responsibilities

  • Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS), electronic referrals via systmone and updating tasks appropriately
  • To oversee the Choose and Book System including the daily monitoring of the activity lists and any other associated administration tasks including advice and guidance.
  • Any referrals declined and following up as necessary.
  • Typing letters and associated documentation as required
  • Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
  • Managing all enquiries in an effective manner
  • Maintaining an accurate referrals database
  • Actioning all incoming emails and systmconnects
  • Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare record
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing tasks relating to MCCD
  • Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
  • Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
  • Managing all administrative queries as necessary
  • Carrying out system searches as requested
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
  • Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Partake in audits directed by the audit lead
  • Support patient support team, providing cover during staff absences
  • There will be requirement to work 3 sessions a month in reception - this will entail answering calls, working on front reception. All training will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A-level or equivalent (required)

Experience

Essential

  • A background of working within a NHS setting.
  • Previous experience of System one would be essential although training will be provided.

Desirable

  • Previous healthcare/ GP surgery experience in Medical Secretarial work would be desirable although training will be provided.
  • Background experience of using the electronic referral system although experience is desirable training will be provided
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A-level or equivalent (required)

Experience

Essential

  • A background of working within a NHS setting.
  • Previous experience of System one would be essential although training will be provided.

Desirable

  • Previous healthcare/ GP surgery experience in Medical Secretarial work would be desirable although training will be provided.
  • Background experience of using the electronic referral system although experience is desirable training will be provided

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dr J Kedward and Partners

Address

The Health Centre

84-86 London Road

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK42 0NT


Employer's website

https://www.londonroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dr J Kedward and Partners

Address

The Health Centre

84-86 London Road

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK42 0NT


Employer's website

https://www.londonroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Kate Brown

kate.brown1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Will be discussed during interview

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3031-24-0002

Job locations

The Health Centre

84-86 London Road

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK42 0NT


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