Job summary Longfield Medical Centre is looking for an experienced medical secretary to work in our busy GP practice in Maldon. The position is offered on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. With previous medical secretarial experience, the successful postholder will work with our administration team, assisting to ensure the smooth running of the practice. Main duties of the job Audio typing of referral letters using Lexacom. Dealing with tasks on SystmOne which include typing referrals, advice and guidance, contacting hospitals etc. Typing of letters to solicitors/insurance companies. Dealing with telephone calls from patients and hospitals. Sending via email referral letters and referral forms, and dealing with all incoming emails. Booking two week wait referrals, urgent referrals, ophthalmology referrals and advice and guidance using the ERS system and checking the worklists. Sending Provide e-referrals. Taking minutes of meetings and preparing agendas. Dealing with bereaved families and liaising with undertakers and the coroners office regarding all paperwork involved with the death of patients in their own homes or a care home. Keeping contact details for hospitals and other providers up to date. About us Longfield Medical Centre is a semi-rural training practice with a rapidly growing list size currently caring for over 16,000 patients with anticipation of growth to continue over the next few years. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8862 Job locations Princes Road Maldon Essex CM9 5DF Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential na Experience Essential Previous medical secretary experience is essential. Good keyboard and audio typing skills. High attention to detail. Able to work on their own initiative as well as part of the practice team. Able to prioritise the workload on a daily basis. Excellent communication skills are essential. Be understanding, approachable and compassionate whilst being aware of strict confidentiality. Person Specification Qualifications Essential na Experience Essential Previous medical secretary experience is essential. Good keyboard and audio typing skills. High attention to detail. Able to work on their own initiative as well as part of the practice team. Able to prioritise the workload on a daily basis. Excellent communication skills are essential. Be understanding, approachable and compassionate whilst being aware of strict confidentiality. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address Princes Road Maldon Essex CM9 5DF Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)