Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our busy GP practice, supporting the delivery of high-quality services to our local community. This is a 37.5 hour per week post. The hours will be worked across both our Little Common and Bexhill Old Town Surgery sites. Flexibility to provide holiday and sickness cover is important. Candidates should possess excellent organisational and time management skills. IT and touch-typing competency and knowledge of medical terminology is essential. Experience in General Practice or similar environment desirable.
We are seeking an individual who can make a valuable contribution within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating reliability, attention to detail and a proactive approach. If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we look forward to receiving your application.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
To provide high quality secretarial and administrative support to the Practice Team. In addition, the post-holder may be required to support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the Practice.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post:
The following are the core responsibilities of the post. There may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Practice policies and protocols should be followed. Strict confidentiality should be maintained.
- Processing of referral letters to secondary care and other providers.
- Communicating with patients via telephone.
- Electronic filing and sending of letters.
- Processing NHS & Private Reports, Private Medical Attendance reports for Insurance Companies. Photocopying, Scanning/Filing Documents as necessary.
- Answer and action GP, Nurse and Practice Team enquiries via the Practice electronic systems and emails.