Healthshare Group

Medical Typist/Transcriptionist

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Job summary

Healthshare is a successful provider of clinical and diagnostic services to the private and NHS sectors across various locations throughout the country.We are seeking to recruit a medical typist/transcriptionist to join our team at Healthshare Clinic Norwich. The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the clinical staff to ensure patients and colleagues get the information they need in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

Duties include typing up reports, clinic letters and information for patients, transcribing notes from Doctors and Consultants and working closely with Service Managers and other administrative colleagues to ensure that patients and colleagues get the information they need in a timely manner. Contribute to the patient experience of treatment in their department by ensuring they receive relevant information about appointments and treatments and that their notes are accurate and up-to-date, act as administrative support for the team and department.

About us

We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.

Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.

We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.

We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.

We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell
  • Private Healthcare (Benenden)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Blue Light Card
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • CPD Opportunities
  • Wagestream
  • Reward Gateway
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Smart Tech
  • EV Car Scheme

Details

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0045-24-0096

Job locations

Colney Hall

Watton Road

Norwich

NR4 7TY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Typists / Transcriptionist will work closely with a range of people from dealing directly with patients to liaising with other administrators to ensure that all notes are accurate.

Duties include:

  • Using the patient database to enter and retrieve information about patients and their care
  • Typing patient appointment letters and ensuring that all relevant information is included
  • Typing reports from Physicians and Consultants and distributing them to all recipients
  • Checking test results and ensuring that all diagnostic data is recorded accurately
  • Assisting with diary management, setting appointments and coordinating diaries
  • Liaising with Doctors to ensure that all information is correct and complete
  • Working with other Administrators to complete large transcription projects
  • Providing other administrative support such as sorting mail, filing and answering phones
  • Maintaining a clean and professional working environment

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Typists / Transcriptionist will work closely with a range of people from dealing directly with patients to liaising with other administrators to ensure that all notes are accurate.

Duties include:

  • Using the patient database to enter and retrieve information about patients and their care
  • Typing patient appointment letters and ensuring that all relevant information is included
  • Typing reports from Physicians and Consultants and distributing them to all recipients
  • Checking test results and ensuring that all diagnostic data is recorded accurately
  • Assisting with diary management, setting appointments and coordinating diaries
  • Liaising with Doctors to ensure that all information is correct and complete
  • Working with other Administrators to complete large transcription projects
  • Providing other administrative support such as sorting mail, filing and answering phones
  • Maintaining a clean and professional working environment

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Desirable

  • Expert typing skills including audio, digital and copy typing
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of databases, including medical databases such as System One, word processing and spreadsheets
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey important information via a variety of media, including letters, emails, in-person and over the phone
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations easily
  • Good time management skills and the ability to manage a varied and changing workload
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data appropriately
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Desirable

  • Expert typing skills including audio, digital and copy typing
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of databases, including medical databases such as System One, word processing and spreadsheets
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey important information via a variety of media, including letters, emails, in-person and over the phone
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations easily
  • Good time management skills and the ability to manage a varied and changing workload
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data appropriately

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

Healthshare Group

Address

Colney Hall

Watton Road

Norwich

NR4 7TY


Employer's website

https://healthshare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Healthshare Group

Address

Colney Hall

Watton Road

Norwich

NR4 7TY


Employer's website

https://healthshare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0045-24-0096

Job locations

Colney Hall

Watton Road

Norwich

NR4 7TY


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