Medical Secretary

The Misbourne Practice

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Job summary

This is a part-time role to work as part of an efficient and friendly team.

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

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

The Misbourne practice operates across two sites (St Peter and St Giles) with approximately 12,500 registered patients. The practice population is relatively stable with a high proportion of middle-aged and elderly population, as well as a good proportion of young families with children. We have been a training and teaching practice for many years with current focus only on GP training.

The practice operates on a partnership model that involves the following GP partners

Dr Adam Bartkiewicz

Dr Jo-Anne Brodie

Dr Randitha Hettiaratchi

Dr Ayaz Aleem

Dr Rupinder Pardesi

Dr Chiraush Patel

Dr Nicola Dickinson

Our practice is part of the The Chalfont PCN. The Chalfonts Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of the three GP practices based in Chalfont St. Peter - The Allan Practice, The Hall Practice, The Misbourne Surgery.

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.59 an hour Increasing to £11.09

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3195-23-0004

Job locations

St. Giles Surgery

Townfield Lane

Chalfont St. Giles

Buckinghamshire

HP8 4QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Process audio typing via software used by the practice and all other referral requests.

c. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently

d. Manage all enquires in an effective manner

e. Maintain an accurate referrals database

f. Action all incoming email requests for the department.

g. Process patient calling letters as requested

h. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)

k. Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms

l. Read code data on EMIS Web

m. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

n. Manage all administrative queries as necessary

o. Carry out system searches as requested

p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

q. Take the posts to the post office if required

r. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the medical secretary may be requested to:

a. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Produce meeting agendas and record the minutes of meetings

c. Support reception and secretarial staff, providing cover during staff absences

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Process audio typing via software used by the practice and all other referral requests.

c. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently

d. Manage all enquires in an effective manner

e. Maintain an accurate referrals database

f. Action all incoming email requests for the department.

g. Process patient calling letters as requested

h. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)

k. Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms

l. Read code data on EMIS Web

m. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

n. Manage all administrative queries as necessary

o. Carry out system searches as requested

p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

q. Take the posts to the post office if required

r. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the medical secretary may be requested to:

a. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Produce meeting agendas and record the minutes of meetings

c. Support reception and secretarial staff, providing cover during staff absences

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or quivalent

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Desirable

  • EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or quivalent

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Desirable

  • EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills

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

The Misbourne Practice

Address

St. Giles Surgery

Townfield Lane

Chalfont St. Giles

Buckinghamshire

HP8 4QG


Employer's website

https://www.misbournepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Misbourne Practice

Address

St. Giles Surgery

Townfield Lane

Chalfont St. Giles

Buckinghamshire

HP8 4QG


Employer's website

https://www.misbournepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR & Compliance Officer

Mrs Jas Sooch

jas.sooch@nhs.net

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.59 an hour Increasing to £11.09

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3195-23-0004

Job locations

St. Giles Surgery

Townfield Lane

Chalfont St. Giles

Buckinghamshire

HP8 4QG


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