Medical Secretary

Job summary

We are seeking an efficient and highly organised medical secretary to join our dynamic team at Mill Road surgery, on a part-time basis for 16 hours per week. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our practice, supporting our medical staff, and providing excellent service to our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Provide administrative support to doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, including letters, emails, and reports.
• Maintain and update patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Process referrals, tasks and incoming emails from patients and third party providers.
• Assist in the preparation of medical documents.
• Ensure the practices policies and procedures are adhered to, particularly in relation to patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Coordinate with other staff members to ensure a seamless patient experience.

About us

Mill Road Surgery has a practice list size of over 17,000 patients. We have regularly been voted top in the NHS Patient Survey for GP Surgeries in Colchester.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• NHS pension scheme eligibility
• On site parking