Medical Secretary

2 weeks ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Orida Health Full time

Job Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, to provide effective and efficient secretarial services to an independent Orthopaedic Consultant. As a PA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the practice and work with the Consultant in providing the best Private Health care for patient population.

**Duties**:

- Typing and proof-read transcribed dictation
- Manage patient enquiries and appointments.
- Schedule patient appointment, manage practice calender and ensure a smooth running clinical practice.
- Maintain patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Timely preparation and processing of medical documents, such as clinic letters, correspondence;
- insurance forms and referrals.
- Coordinate with Consultant to ensure timely completion of patient care tasks
- Assist with billing and coding procedures as needed
- **PA support to the Consultant on his clinical days in the hospital**:

- Manage inventory of office supplies and order new supplies when necessary

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Medical Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a healthcare setting
- Proficient in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Application)
- Knowledge of accounting and book-keeping
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ethical values and ability to use own initiative and judgment
- Good knowledge of ICO/GDPR and patient information governance
- Resilient and has the passion to ensure patient care pathway is optimised and of paramount
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is preferred but not required

**Flexible working encouraged with Hybrid remote working arrangements**

There is free parking on-site and supplemented meals at the hospital.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £11.50-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- A patient calls to book an appointment. You realise that your Consultant clinic is fully booked. What should you do? How should you approach this?

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Croydon

Application deadline: 05/04/2024
Reference ID: OHJR/3

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