Medical Secretary

The Symons Medical Centre

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Job summary

Opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join our friendly practice in the suburbs of Maidenhead on a 10 hour per week contract.

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).

Main duties of the job

Core responsibilities of the Medical Secretary are listed below. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required

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

c. Managing all enquiries in an effective manner

d. Maintaining an accurate referrals database

e. Actioning incoming email

f. Processing calling letters as requested

g. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

i. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)

j. Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms

k. Transcribing referrals and coding onto the clinical system

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

m. Managing all administrative queries as necessary

n. Carrying out system searches as requested

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

p. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

About us

Friendly suburban surgery in Maidenhead, with a patient population of just under 12,000. We have 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 3 Pracitce Nurses and a Trainee Nursing Associate; as well as a full compliment of administrative staff. Full training provided as well as NHS pension. Also willing to consider flexible or condensed working as required.

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A4719-23-0000

Job locations

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary on a contract of 10 hours per week.

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).

Main duties of the job

Core responsibilities of the Medical Secretary are listed below. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required

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

c. Managing all enquiries in an effective manner

d. Maintaining an accurate referrals database

e. Actioning incoming email

f. Processing calling letters as requested

g. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

i. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)

j. Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms

k. Transcribing referrals and coding onto the clinical system

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

m. Managing all administrative queries as necessary

n. Carrying out system searches as requested

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

p. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary on a contract of 10 hours per week.

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).

Main duties of the job

Core responsibilities of the Medical Secretary are listed below. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required

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

c. Managing all enquiries in an effective manner

d. Maintaining an accurate referrals database

e. Actioning incoming email

f. Processing calling letters as requested

g. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

i. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)

j. Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms

k. Transcribing referrals and coding onto the clinical system

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

m. Managing all administrative queries as necessary

n. Carrying out system searches as requested

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

p. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience highly desirable but not required.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience highly desirable but not required.

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

The Symons Medical Centre

Address

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


Employer's website

https://www.thesymonsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Symons Medical Centre

Address

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


Employer's website

https://www.thesymonsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Matt Saunders

symonsooh.berks@nhs.net

01628626131

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A4719-23-0000

Job locations

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


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