Woodsetton Medical Centre

Medical Secretary/read coder

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Job summary

Medical secretary and read coder.

We are a busy practice and have a good team who work well together. Opportunities in training are available

Main duties of the job

The role is for medical secretary, referring patients to hospital and outside agencies. Using Choose and book and general referral letters. Dealing with medical reports, readcoding and summarising hospital letters.

Assisting other admin staff where required.

Medical terminology and typing skills are required.

About us

We are a 3 partner practice with approx 7000 patients. We have a good team who work well with apprentices giving them the opportunity within the working environment. NHS pension is available and can be flexible with hours.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1082-23-0002

Job locations

40 Bourne Street

Woodsetton

Dudley

West Midlands

DY3 1AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

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, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

Job description

Job responsibilities

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, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Medical terminology diploma
  • AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

  • Medical terminology and medical secretarial duties.
  • Good customer service skills
  • Dealing with members of the public

Desirable

  • Working in General Practice with knowledge of emis computer system

skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Good IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Medical terminology diploma
  • AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

  • Medical terminology and medical secretarial duties.
  • Good customer service skills
  • Dealing with members of the public

Desirable

  • Working in General Practice with knowledge of emis computer system

skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Good IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Woodsetton Medical Centre

Address

40 Bourne Street

Woodsetton

Dudley

West Midlands

DY3 1AF


Employer's website

https://www.woodsettonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Woodsetton Medical Centre

Address

40 Bourne Street

Woodsetton

Dudley

West Midlands

DY3 1AF


Employer's website

https://www.woodsettonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lisa Vaughan

lisa.thomas19@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1082-23-0002

Job locations

40 Bourne Street

Woodsetton

Dudley

West Midlands

DY3 1AF


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