Medical Secretary | Maidstone Full Time Permanent | Starting Salary £25,000 per annum. Are you an experienced medical secretary with the ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute? Are you highly organised with a passion for excellent patient care? Would you like to develop your skills in a modern and supportive Private Hospital? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you. We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our team, working on behalf of some of the best consultants in the country. Reporting into our Medical Secretary Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day administrative and secretarial support of consultants, acting as a link between them, patients, and the hospital. This is a 37.5 hour per week role working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Role Responsibilities As a Medical Secretary you will: Coordinate patient appointments for various clinics and surgeries, managing consultant diaries effectively. Type and send all relevant correspondence to patients in a timely manner. Be the main point of contact for patient queries and efficiently respond as necessary. Scanning information for patient records to keep them up to date. Correspond with Medical Insurers, collating accurate billing information and invoicing patients as necessary. Who we are looking for We would love to hear from you if you: Have a minimum of 5 GCSE grade 4 or above, or equivalent, including maths and English Language. Have previous experience working as a Medical Secretary. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have previous audio typing experience. Work with accuracy and attention to detail at all times. Desirables Have completed a Medical Terminology course (AMSPAR) qualification. KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits Competitive Salary 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Free secure staff parking Pension scheme Private health insurance Life assurance Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services Employee Assistance Platform Retail discounts and cashback Discounted gym membership Annual flu vaccination Free eye test At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email diane.arthurkims.org.uk. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check