Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our team. Hours to be agreed, core hours are between 8am - 6:30pm Monday - Friday
Main duties of the job
1. To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and word processing service for GPs as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports and patient referrals, in an accurate manner.
2. Checking Lexacom daily for dictations.
3. Checking Task list for new referrals and those awaiting results or reports.
4. Checking workflow and processing incoming letters.
5. Checking eRS worklist for rejections and redirections and deal with all related queries from patients and hospitals.
6. To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
About us
We are a medium sized practice with 10,100 patients and operate the family doctor approach for all our patients. We have a wealth of experienced GPs, Nurses and Administration staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and word processing servicefor GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing ofletters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, etc. in an accurate and qualitymanner.
To process all referrals including sending forms, letters and reports.
To action tasks from GPs and colleagues.
To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so thatwritten or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
File patient records and correspondence in patient medical records.
To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order tofacilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messagesand dealing with appropriate queries.
To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.
To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods ofsickness and annual leave.
Maintain adequate supplies of office stationery.
Franking of outgoing mail.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as requested by thePartners, Deputy Practice Manager or Practice Manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
7. Secretarial experience
Desirable
8. Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge
Essential
9. Audio typing.