Medical Secretary

To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, etc. in an accurate and quality manner. To process all referrals including sending forms, letters and reports.

To action tasks from GPs and colleagues. To assist the Practice Manager with all clerical and administrative duties as appropriate. To make appointments, bookings and admissions as required. Attend meetings and take minutes.

To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure. File patient records and correspondence in patient medical records. To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries. To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.

To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave. Maintain adequate supplies of office stationery. Franking of outgoing mail. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners, Deputy Practice Manager or Practice Manager