An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary at Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery in Halstead.
The successful candidate will join a practice that takes pride in its ‘can do’ attitude and forward-thinking. You will work within what can be a busy, often demanding, but highly rewarding environment. Hours: 30 hours per week (successful candidate will be expected to provide cover for annual leave and sickness within team).
The role of a Medical Secretary is to be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the clinical and administration team. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with departments and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral system. The Medical Secretary is expected to be a team player, act with integrity always and lead by example with reference to promoting excellence in customer service, communication with patients, equality and diversity and patient confidentiality.
Main requirements:
- Applicants must be able to process medical referral letters using copy typing (with a minimum of 60wpm).
- Excellent written English and grammar with the ability to adapt letters for clinicians.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (in particular Microsoft Word and Outlook).
- Secretarial qualifications or secretarial background is an advantage.
Benefits include:
- NHS Pension
- 4 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free parking on site
This post is subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.