Western Road Surgery in Billericay, are looking for a medical secretary to join our friendly team. This position is offered on a part-time basis and we aim to build this role around the right candidate(s), so are open to the days and hours you are looking to work. Please let us know on your application if you have specific wishes in terms of which hours you wish to work. Main duties include will include: Audio typing of referral letters using Lexacom. Making referrals of all types using ERS, SystmOne and email systems. Managing ‘tasks’ on SystmOne which relate to referrals, advice and guidance queries, contacting hospital and community teams etc Managing requests for information from medical records and invoicing appropriately. Typing of letters to solicitors/insurance companies. Keeping contact details for hospitals and other providers up to date. Managing incoming emails and telephone calls from patients and other teams. About the Candidate We hope to find a candidate with prior experience in general practice, but will work with and train the right candidate if they do not already possess the skills and experience below: Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a medical secretary. Sound knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail. Strong IT skills, including audio typing from Lexacom, and use of SystmOne and Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate clearly with the general public. Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload. Able to work on their own initiative as well as part of the practice team. Be understanding, approachable and compassionate whilst being aware of strict confidentiality. About Us We are a busy and growing 12, 600 patient practice in the centre of Billericay town. Our friendly and supportive team is made up of 6 partners, 1 GP trainee, 4 practice nurses, and 16 non-clinical staff. We are committed to delivering a high standard of care to our patients with both our clinical and non-clinical staff being an essential part of this. Staff parking is on site and all staff are offered an NHS Pension. If you have any questions about this role, please speak to practice manager Ruth McMahon on 01277 624599 or [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.