STHC are looking for a highly motivated and skilled medical secretary to join our friendly team at Albert Road Surgery. The post is for 24 hours per week, days/times to be agreed with the successful candidate., Actioning all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner
Accurately clinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record
Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action
Inputting and extracting data as required to support practice reports
Creating referral letters and processing referrals
Filing and storing records as required
Photocopying documentation as required
Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records
Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary
Answering incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
Carrying out system searches as requested
Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested
Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
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Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care
Who are STHC?
We are a GP Federation and valued system partner, set up to bring together South Tyneside General Practices to work collaboratively in delivering services at scale across the borough of South Tyneside.
STHC manages two general practices, one in the beautiful coastal village of Whitburn and another, a developing training practice in central Jarrow, with a combined list size circa 8,500.