Band 4 Medical Secretary
Rate: £12.86 p/h
Hours: 37.5 hpw
Key Duties:
-Accurate input of patient and medical details/information
-Make up case notes for all new patients and maintain efficient filing systems.
- Contact GPs for outstanding blood results, ECGs or other medical investigations.
-Forward requests for further info eg CT scans, pet scans.
- Access results via online facility and take responsibility for passing on information to relevant medical staff.
-Deal with telephone and other enquires from patients, members of staff and GP’s and implement the appropriate course of action in each case.
-Set up clinics and ensure all pertinent information/results are available for consultant/nurse.
-Type and send out appointment letters. Phone patients in advance to inform of what purpose of appointment is, who they are seeing and any other i-instructions.
-Manage and validate waiting lists in line with the Trust’s Integrated Elective Assess Protocol.
- Draft and type correspondence, reports, results letters, clinical letters, discharge letters etc.
- Co-ordinate/arrange case discussions and meetings. Record minutes.
- Prioritise incoming mail and take appropriate action where necessary, process mails
-Collate and present appropriate data on the service to monitor activity and performance.
-Participate in appraisal and supervision, and assist with training of new staff
Essential Criteria:
-AMSPAR Medical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent qualification AND 2 years’ experience in clerical/ administrative role in a Clinical setting*
OR
-4 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) including English Language or equivalent qualifications AND 2 years’ experience in clerical/ administrative role in a Clinical setting*
OR
-3 years’ experience in clerical/administrative role in a Clinical setting*
In addition to the above
-1 years’ experience in the use of ICT. This should include word processing, Audio Typing, spreadsheets and emails
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
Please note only those candidates may be contacted shortlisted.