Medical Secretary

Burford Surgery is seeking an experienced part time Medical Secretary to join our friendly team for 13 hours per week. Previous experience within a GP practice is essential. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent I.T. skills, have strong communication skills along with the ability to pay attention to detail. They must also be able to adapt easily to changes within the NHS and cope with the high level of demand of working on a busy reception desk.

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies.

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Secretary. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required

Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently

Managing all enquiries in an effective manner

Processing calling letters as requested

Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patient’s healthcare records

Inputting data into the patient’s healthcare records as necessary

Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitor’s letters and DVLA forms

Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

Managing all administrative queries as necessary

Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Medical Secretary: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/03/2024