Medical Secretary

Job summary

Wecurrently have an exciting vacancy for a Medical Secretary to join our MedicalSecretary team.

We arelooking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual.

Therefore,we need someone with accurate keyboard and IT skills and an understanding ofmedical terminology. Previous experience as a medical secretary is essential.

Theability to work as a team player as well as on your own in a very busy role andprioritise work when under pressure is essential. An understanding of the importance ofconfidentiality in the workplace and able to follow data protection policiesand guidelines is essential.

Thesuccessful applicant will benefit from working in a pleasant environment,friendly and innovative practice, NHS Pension, holiday, and sick pay.

Specificand general duties/tasks are described in the job description. This list is notcomprehensive but intended as a guide to the work expected of the post holder.

Main duties of the job

You will provide medical secretary support to the practice GPs, Nurses, and Practice Management team, involving word processing and audio typing skills to prepare patient referrals and medical letters and reports.

About us

Bancroft Medical Centre is a large GP practice in the market town of Hitchin Hertfordshire. Operating over two sites located across the road from each other. The secretarial team is currently 4, and work to support all teams in the team meet regularly to share ideas for improvements and learn from each other in a supportive patient contact is limited, you will be supporting patients in receiving timely referrals and care.

Bancroft Medical Centre offers additional leave for long service and access to NHS pension scheme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary :

To provide medical secretary support to the practice GPs, Nurses and Practice Management team, involving word processing and audio typing skills to prepare patient referrals and medical letters and reports

Excellent customer service skills. Team working, including undertaking the work of absent colleagues. Ability to deal with people at all levels. Reliable and flexible. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Please see the attached Job Description in documents for full duties

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous GP surgery experience Strong IT skills, including audio typing Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication skills, written and oral Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good timekeeping and reliability Confidential, honest, and trustworthy Problem-solving and analytical skills Experience of administrative duties Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management, planning and organising Ability to follow policy and procedure Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Knowledge of SystmOne Knowledge of medical terminology Good general education Methodical approach Ability to work under pressure

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