Great Bentley Surgery is looking to recruit a medical secretary to join our friendly team, on a part time basis, for 16 hours per week, covering full days, Monday and Wednesday. This is an essential front-line role, providing an efficient, comprehensive support service to the practice management team. M ain responsibilities include: Providing efficient audio-typing, copy-typing and word processing, for all GPs and health professionals, as required. Typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, meeting minutes, memorandums, etc. Handling patient and practice queries, regarding hospital appointments and treatments, confidentially. Ensuring that any requests for information from medical records are appropriately dealt with, according to practice policy, and that all subsequent charges are invoiced appropriately. Maintaining the computer-based clinic system, in an accurate and secure manner. Assisting with the gathering of statistics and information, when required. Performing any reasonable administrative tasks, as requested by the practice manager. About the Candidate The successful applicant will need to possess excellent secretarial skills, ideally be proficient in medical terminology and have experience of working in a healthcare setting. Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential, as well as the flexibility to help with cover for annual leave and sickness. Previous knowledge of EMIS web would be desirable but not essential, as full training will be given. About Us Great Bentley Surgery has a practice size of 11,200, 5 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs and a full nursing team. For further information regarding this vacancy, please telephone Sue Mitson, Operations Manager on 01206 250691 or email: [email protected]. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.