We are an 11,000 patient practice on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, seeking a GP Medical Secretary to join our hard-working, dedicated team.
You must have an excellent attendance record, be a good timekeeper, able to work under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team. The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated, reliable, conscientious and committed to making a valuable contribution to the team. Previous experience of medical secretarial work is preferred.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive secretarial typing and administrative support to the Partnership
* Co‑ordinate control of the dictation system
* Type referral letters to hospitals and GPs
* Log all referrals and update EMIS
* Arrange urgent hospital referrals
* Co‑ordinate the Choose Book system; monitor, attach and query as required
* Deal with all patient enquiries regarding hospital referrals
* Miscellaneous typing work for GPs and other clinicians
* Book appointments
* Manage DOCMAN/EDTs
* Liaise with the Coroner
* Participate in team meetings to improve service levels
* Prioritise, organise and manage workload to promote quality and achieve objectives
* Participate in induction training for new starters where applicable
* Ensure mandatory training is completed
* Liaise with others to ensure efficient internal and external support
* Work safely and securely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and Practice Policies and Procedures
* Record and deal with incidents in line with Practice protocols
* Carry out reasonable additional duties as requested from time to time
Qualifications & Experience
* Excellent attendance record and punctuality
* Strong communication skills at all levels
* Excellent telephone manner
* Ability to cope with change and conflicting demands
* Works well under pressure and to deadlines
* High level of attention to detail
* Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft packages
* Good management and prioritisation of workload
* Can work independently or as part of a team without direct supervision
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Previous medical secretarial experience
* Previous NHS experience
* Experience with EMIS and Docman
* NHS experience is preferred
About the Practice
We have one main site in Sheerness with two branch sites at Eastchurch and Leysdown. For more information please visit our website: www.saintgeorgesmedicalcentre.co.uk
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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