Job summary
Wecurrently have an exciting vacancy for a Medical Secretary to join our MedicalSecretary team.
We arelooking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual.
Therefore,we need someone with accurate keyboard and IT skills and an understanding ofmedical terminology. Previous experience as a medical secretary is essential.
Theability to work as a team player as well as on your own in a very busy role andprioritise work when under pressure is essential. An understanding of the importance ofconfidentiality in the workplace and able to follow data protection policiesand guidelines is essential.
Thesuccessful applicant will benefit from working in a pleasant environment,friendly and innovative practice, NHS Pension, holiday, and sick pay.
Specificand general duties/tasks are described in the job description. This list is notcomprehensive but intended as a guide to the work expected of the post holder.
Main duties of the job
You will provide medical secretary support to the practice GPs, Nurses, and Practice Management team, involving word processing and audio typing skills to prepare patient referrals and medical letters and reports.
About us
Bancroft Medical Centre is a large GP practice in the market town of Hitchin Hertfordshire. Operating over two sites located across the road from each other. The secretarial team is currently 4, and work to support all teams in the team meet regularly to share ideas for improvements and learn from each other in a supportive patient contact is limited, you will be supporting patients in receiving timely referrals and care.
Bancroft Medical Centre offers additional leave for long service and access to NHS pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary :
To provide medical secretary support to the practice GPs, Nurses and Practice Management team, involving word processing and audio typing skills to prepare patient referrals and medical letters and reports
1. Excellent customer service skills.
2. Team working, including undertaking the work of absent colleagues.
3. Ability to deal with people at all levels.
4. Reliable and flexible.
5. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Please see the attached Job Description in documents for full duties
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
6. Previous GP surgery experience
7. Strong IT skills, including audio typing
8. Accuracy and attention to detail
9. Excellent communication skills, written and oral
10. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
11. Good timekeeping and reliability
12. Confidential, honest, and trustworthy
13. Problem-solving and analytical skills
14. Experience of administrative duties
15. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
16. Effective time management, planning and organising
17. Ability to follow policy and procedure
18. Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
19. Knowledge of SystmOne
20. Knowledge of medical terminology
21. Good general education
22. Methodical approach
23. Ability to work under pressure