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Medical Secretary

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Job summary

Pastures Way Surgery, in Luton, has a fantastic opportunity for a medical secretary to join their team on a part-time basis, for 8-10 hours per week. Days of work are negotiable.

Main duties of the job

This is an essential front-line role at the practice, providing an efficient, comprehensive secretarial and administrative support service to the practice management team.

About us

We are a small and friendly practice in Luton, with a growing list size which currently stands at 4,900 patients. We are a SystmOne practice, keen to further develop all of our staff. We hold regular staff meetings to ensure that all staff are updates regarding any changes and to also ensure that the voices of our staff are heard.

Details

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

6788

Job locations

Pastures Way Surgery

Lewsey Farm

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU4 0PF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Providing a full secretarial service including efficient audio-typing, copy-typing and word processing, for all GPs and health professionals, as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, meeting minutes, memorandums, etc., in an accurate and quality manner;
  • Handling patient and practice queries, regarding hospital appointments and treatments, confidentially;
  • Ensuring that any requests for information from medical records are appropriately dealt with, according to practice policy, and that all subsequent charges are invoiced appropriately;
  • Designing template letters and forms for use throughout the practice, as required;
  • Performing any reasonable administrative tasks, as requested by the practice manager/partners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Providing a full secretarial service including efficient audio-typing, copy-typing and word processing, for all GPs and health professionals, as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, meeting minutes, memorandums, etc., in an accurate and quality manner;
  • Handling patient and practice queries, regarding hospital appointments and treatments, confidentially;
  • Ensuring that any requests for information from medical records are appropriately dealt with, according to practice policy, and that all subsequent charges are invoiced appropriately;
  • Designing template letters and forms for use throughout the practice, as required;
  • Performing any reasonable administrative tasks, as requested by the practice manager/partners.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Desirable

  • Strong audio- and touch-typing skills;
  • Administrative experience and good organisation skills;
  • Proficiency in the MS Office package, as well as excellent general IT skills and experience of working with the SystmOne clinical system;
  • Ability to 'think on your feet';
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology;
  • Experience in read-coding and work-flowing clinical documentation;
  • Excellent communication skills and a friendly approach;
  • Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data security, at all times;
  • Ability to multi-task and to work accurately under pressure;
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as being comfortable working independently.
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Desirable

  • Strong audio- and touch-typing skills;
  • Administrative experience and good organisation skills;
  • Proficiency in the MS Office package, as well as excellent general IT skills and experience of working with the SystmOne clinical system;
  • Ability to 'think on your feet';
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology;
  • Experience in read-coding and work-flowing clinical documentation;
  • Excellent communication skills and a friendly approach;
  • Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data security, at all times;
  • Ability to multi-task and to work accurately under pressure;
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as being comfortable working independently.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Pastures Way Surgery

Lewsey Farm

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU4 0PF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Pastures Way Surgery

Lewsey Farm

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU4 0PF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Pastures Way Surgery

eoe.primarycarecareers@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

6788

Job locations

Pastures Way Surgery

Lewsey Farm

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU4 0PF


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